Batang Pinoy Mindanao Qualifying Leg opens in Pagadian City

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PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (Sept. 9, 2014-MPF News) --- At least more than 2,900 athletes had registered as of 12:00 noon September 9 to participate in the Batang Pinoy qualifying Mindanao leg 2014 that will be opened Wednesday here, Philippine Sports Commission Official said.

Batang Pinoy Project Director head Atty. Jay Alano from the National Events and Competition Office of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) said Tuesday that everything is ready for the opening tomorrow simultaneous with the kick-off weeklong celebration of the 62^nd Founding Anniversary of Zamboanga del Sur.

Athletes coming from different provinces and cities in Mindanao are expected to arrive today to compete from September 10-14, 2014 for the Batang Pinoy Mindanao Leg together with their respective team managers, coaches and trainers.

“These will go to be a big event tomorrow during the opening. We are also hopeful to meet the target registration of 3,500 athletes from all over Mindanao who will be playing for at least 20 different sports competition mostly individual events manned by 350 Technical Officials,” Atty. Alano said.

The Batang Pinoy aims to develop and select potential athletes coming from in and out of school youths following the International Standard by the Federation of Sports in order for them to be equipped and prepared for future national and international sports competitions such as the Youth Olympic Games and also to encourage all local government executives to invest in the development of sports within their respective areas, she added.

Atty Alano has mention this year Archer gold medalist at the Youth Olympic Games  Gabriel “Gabby” Moreno who was discovered in Batang Pinoy on 2011 is now the idol and inspiration of the youths to become successful athletes especially in the international competition.  

Atty Alano also said that Batang Pinoy Qualifying Mindanao leg was revived on 2011 spearheaded by the PSC together with the coordination from the Department of Education (DepEd) and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Leagues of Provinces, Cities, Municipalities and Barangays. The National Sports Associations Technical Officials will be the one responsible to run and oversee the technical management of the event.

Atty Alano had expressed her gratitude to the trust and support of the parents for sending their children in Batang Pinoy sports competition.  

For this year Batang Pinoy qualifying Mindanao Leg, the PSC allocated more than P5 million budget with the counter parting of sports venue and accommodation from the host province, Atty. Alano said.

Provincial Information Officer Marivic Jongco also said that the provinces and cities had confirmed their participation for the said competition namely: Agusan del Sur, Basilan, Bukidnon, Compostella Valley, North Cotabato, Davao del Norte, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Sarangani, Surigao del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Tawi-tawi, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Sibugay, Davao City, Iligan City, Valencia City, Ozamis City, Zambanga City, Dipolog City, City of Panabo, Mati City, Koronadal, General Santos City, Kabadbaran, and Cagayan de Oro City.

The playing venues and athletes quarters located in Zamboanga del Sur Government and Sports Center at Barangay Dao this city are all well-prepared by the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Sur for all participants, she added.

The simultaneous opening of Mindanao-wide Sports Competition and the kick-off celebration program of 62nd Charter Day of this province will start with the parade around the major city streets of Pagadian. (by jongcadz)