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Dominant Ormoc City bags Eastern Visayas overall crown
Ormoc City athletes have successfully defended their championship title at the Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) meet, marking their third consecutive victory.
The city's athletes secured a total of 352 medals, including 178 gold, 104 silver, and 70 bronze medals.
Student athletes from the secondary level earned 213 medals, with 96 gold, while elementary level players brought home 139 medals, including 82 gold.
Tennis doubles champions Rica Mae dela Cerna and Maria Niña Torrejos highlighted the team's dedication and hard work.
Grade 7 student Angel Joshua N. Paña won his boxing event, securing a spot in the Palarong Pambansa.
The EVRAA Meet served as a qualifier for the Palarong Pambansa, the country's largest sporting event for student-athletes.
Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez expressed pride in the athletes' achievement, acknowledging the foundational role of her husband, Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez, in the city's sports program.
This victory follows Ormoc City's previous wins in 2018 and 2019 before the tournament was suspended due to the pandemic.
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