On the third day of the rigorous competition in the Davao Region Athletic Association Meet (DAVRAA) 2023, a substantial surge of Davao Durian athletes triumphed in multiple sporting events while simultaneously garnering priceless life lessons. Further information can be accessed in the 4th issue of the Davao City Frontier – Sports Edition.
Thank you for your sacrifice
“Daily training while studying, with prayers of course, is what I need to successfully reach the DAVRAA. I am thankful to my parents who spent the night at the bus terminal just to watch my game. Thank you, ma and pa, for your sacrifice.” MIGUELITO BANTILAN JR.Finalist, Boxing (Lightweight – Schoolboy)Lower Tamugan National High School continue reading : Thank you for your sacrifice
Keep on Practicing
“I kept on practicing until I reach my desired seed time so that I could qualify for Palarong Pambansa.” LARA JASMINE GARCIAGold Medalist, SwimmingDon Juan Dela Cruz Central Elementary School TEXT: Shiela A. Sevilla, Leonardo Achilles C. Cabural GRAPHICS: Leonardo Achilles C. Cabural
Focus on Training
“I focused on training so that I could get through every game and for me not to get nervous in receiving punches from my opponent.” SON JURRIC SUMANDONGBronze Medalist, Boxing (Junior Boys – Light Flyweight)Marilog National High School TEXT: Ruby Ann S. Aranas PHOTOS/GRAPHICS: Leonardo Achilles
“Healthy and Well”
Delegation assistant head Jonas Piore is grateful for the resilience of the athletes and coaches despite health threats that they may encounter. “I believe that the greatest challenge most of our athletes are facing during the DAVRAA 2023 is the threat of COVID-19 and other untimely occurrence of illnesses or ailments due to effects of continue reading : “Healthy and Well”
“TRAIN AND LISTEN”
These were the words of DAVRAA 2023 gold medalist Pietro Dominic N. Requiza of Davao City National High School as he bagged three gold medals for various swimming events. “I am very happy because I got the gold medals. I am very proud of my performance even though I made a mistake. Yet, I still continue reading : “TRAIN AND LISTEN”
