PALO, Leyte, May 9-- A top official of the
Department of Education (DepEd) said on Tuesday that there was something worth
celebrating for the Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) even
if the team moved two ranks down in the recently concluded Palarong Pambansa.
Regional Director Ramir Uytico said the region was
recognized for special awards landing the 5th place as the most disciplined
group and best in billeting. Organizers also cited the region for having the
best managed kitchen.
“According to evaluators, we are now very good from
very poor in the past. That is because everyone did their part,” he added.
However, EVRAA ranked 15th in the Palarong Pambansa
2017 from 13th place in the previous year in all athletic events.
The region earned 30 medals - seven gold, five
silvers, and 18 bronzes, higher than the 18 medals brought home last year.
“I told our athletes and coaches that experience
matters more and medals are just a bonus. As long as they have won without
cheating, I’m proud of them,” Uytico said .
“We focused on boosting the athlete’s confidence
and dynamism despite the previous disasters like super typhoon Yolanda and not
make it as a hindrance, but rather a motivation.”
The Palarong Pambansa is an annual multi-sporting
event involving student-athletes from 18 regions in the country organized and
governed by DepEd.
This year’s event was held from April 23 to 29 in
Antique.
(Meagan C.
Duya-OJT/PNA)
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