Athletes from various public schools in Dumaguete returned with gold, silver and bronze medals in different sporting events that they participated in as part of the Central Visayas delegation during the Palarong Pambansa held in Dipolog City last May 8 to 14.
The athletes, accompanied by Dwight Sun, City Division of the Department of Education sports consultant, paid a courtesy call on Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria Wednesday morning at the City Mayor’s Office.
The athletes and Sun thanked Mayor Sagarbarria for the support given to the athletes during the Palarong Pambansa.
In the swimming competition- high school boys’ category, Julian Sebastian Teves collected five gold and one silver medals while Churt Lozano earned a gold medal, said City Information Officer Steve Gabriel.
In the high school girls’ swimming category, Marie Crizabelle Merto, also collected six gold and one bronze medals; Kiara Katada and Schinette Mharie Tingas each got a bronze medal.
Pia Marie Trapila received the bronze in the swimming elementary competition, while in the football boys’ secondary showdown, Sabin Antonio Bustamante was awarded a gold medal.
Mark Joseph Rocamora and Jerson Owen Belen were awarded a bronze medal each in the volleyball boys’ secondary while Vincent Kit Pelletero collected one gold and two bronze medals in the athletics boys-elementary category. (PNA/JFP)