Published on: April 29, 2023
Updated as of April 29, 2023 4:32 pm
By Consuelo Alarcon
TACLOBAN CITY (PIA) – The Ormoc City Division was declared as the overall champion of the recently concluded Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) Meet held at the Leyte Sports Development Center, this city, as the main venue.
Ormoc City Division bagged 178 gold, 104 silver, and 70 bronze medals while Leyte Division landed 2nd place with 50 gold, 74 silver, and 55 bronze medals followed by Tacloban City Division as 3rd place with 19 gold, 27 silver, and 46 bronze medals.
During the closing ceremony on Thursday, April 27, Regional Director Evelyn Fetalvero of the Department of Education 8 (DepEd-8), expressed her sincere gratitude to everyone who helped them made the sports event successful.
“Your hardwork, dedication, and commitment have made this event truly significant and highly memorable to all of us,” Fetalvero said.
She particularly mentioned the local government officials in the region, DepEd officials, participating national government agencies, private entities, officiating officials, coaches, volunteers, the media, as well as the Leyte Division and Tacloban City Division which serve as hosts in this year’s EVRAA Meet.
“I sincerely thank you all for joining us in this significant endeavor,” Fetalvero added.
She was also impressed of the performance of the student-athletes.
“To the athletes who have completed in this event, I want to say that you have truly impressed us all. Your determination, perseverance and sportsmanship have been nothing short of inspiring. You have shown us what it means to push beyond your limits and strive for excellence and for that, we are grateful,” Fetalvero said.
The four-day regional sports competition was joined by athletes in elementary and secondary level from the 13 schools division in the region.
The athletes have competed in various fields of sports such as taekwondo, sepak takraw, volleyball, basketball, dance sport, swimming, billiards, track and field, arnis, chess, among others
Eastern Visayas will choose from among the winners to represent the region in next year’s Palarong Pambansa in Marikina City. (MMP/CBA/PIA-8)
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