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Belmonte Cup draws 114 barangays
A total of 114 barangays in Quezon City are competing in the second season of the Mikey Belmonte (MB) Cup, a city-wide basketball tournament.
The tournament, which begins on November 26 and runs until April 2026, aims to foster character, discipline, and respect among young athletes.
This year's MB Cup significantly expands from its inaugural season, which only featured barangays from the second district.
Councilor Mikey Belmonte, the tournament's namesake and organizer, emphasized the importance of a sustainable sports program for the youth.
NCAA and PBA mentor Rensy Bajar has been appointed as the head commissioner to ensure the tournament's smooth and fair execution.
The league anticipates the participation of approximately 2,000 athletes from across Quezon City.
The 114 barangays are divided into 19 brackets with six teams each for the elimination rounds.
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