Some 2000 athletes from 19 school divisions in Region 7 are in Dumaguete for the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association Meet from Monday through Friday.{{more}}
Dr. Milagros Velez, Negros Oriental Schools Division Superintendent, said preparations have been made to ensure that this year’s CVRAA will proceed without any hitches.
She said they have taken steps to ensure the availability of water at the athletes’ drinking stations and billeting areas, to avoid waterborne infections.
The province will be represented by six divisions that include Negros Oriental, Bais City, Bayawan City, Dumaguete City, Guihulngan and Tanjay City.
The Cebu delegations are from Bogo, Carcar, Cebu City, Cebu province, Danao, Lapu-lapu, Mandaue, Naga, Talisay and Toledo. While Bohol will be represented by Bohol province and Tagbilaran divisions.
The island province of Siquijor will also participate through the Siquijor division.
Education Secretary Armin Luistro is expected to open the CVRAA meet, Dr. Lim said.
Athletes from the DepEd divisions will compete in 18 events that include archery, arnis, athletics, badminton, baseball, boxing, basketball, chess, football, lawn tennis, gymnastics, swimming, sepak takraw, sipa, table tennis, taekwondo, softball and volleyball.* (PNA/MA)
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