Friday, January 24, 2014

BATANG PINOY 2013 NATIONAL FINALS IN BACOLOD CITY




The national championships of the centerpiece sports program for children 15 years and below shall finally push through on 28 January – 1 February 2013 in Bacolod City.

 The Philippine Sports Commission– Philippine Olympic Committee Batang Pinoy National Finals was originally set on 14 – 25 November 2013 but was moved to 28 January – 1 February 2014 due to typhoon Yolanda that wrought havoc in the Visayas region causing a national calamity. 

A total of 21 sports will be played at the following venues:

Panaad Park and Stadium for Arnis, Athletics, Cycling, Swimming and Triathlon;
Pohang Court for Badminton;
Tay Tung High School for Basketball 3-on-3 both (Boys and Girls);
Bay Center for Boxing;
New Government Center for Chess;
University of St. La Salle for Dancesport, Gymnastics and Volleyball (Boys and Girls);
Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Activity Center for Futsal;
Robinson’s Place for Karatedo; Monte Vista for Lawn Tennis;
University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos for Sepak Takraw;
Bacolod National High School for  Taekwondo and Softball;
Lopue’s San Sebastian for Table Tennis;
SM Transport Hub for Weightlifting; and
Gaisano City for Wrestling.

 POC president Jose Cojuangco Jr, POC representative to Batang Pinoy Romeo Magat, PSC chairman Ricardo Garcia, Negros Occidental governor Alfredo Maranon Jr. and Bacolod City Mayor Monico Puentevella will lead the opening ceremonies at Panaad Stadium on 28 January.

“We look forward to seeing the Davao City delegation that topped the Mindanao Qualifying leg held in Tagum City, said PSC Chairman Garcia. Cebu City and Pangasinan wrested the first place in the Visayas Qualifying leg in Maasin City and the Luzon leg in Zambales, respectively.

Davao City announced they will not join the National Finals due to funding constraints.

Approximately 2,000 medalists are expected to see action in the “City of Smiles” under Mayor Puentevella, former PSC Commissioner who incidentally is the Father of Batang Pinoy. 


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