Pudtol, Apayao – In a stunning display of athletic prowess, Pudtol School District outstripped Sta. Marcela to secure a wide lead in the overall standing of the Provincial Sports Selection Meet bringing home a total of 207 medals, including an impressive 61 gold, 74 silver, and 72 bronze medals.
Luna, on the other hand, finished second in the overall medal tally with 172 medals while former leaderboard front-runner Sta. Marcela holds third place earning 105 medals. Calanasan took the fourth spot with 97 medals, Conner settled for fifth with 71, while Flora and Kabugao earned 86 and 17 medals respectively.
Said sports meet, now on its third leg, saw students from various school districts across the province compete in various sporting events, from athletics, swimming, gymnastics, racket sports, combative sports, and team events. Despite fierce competition from their peers, the students from Pudtol proved themselves to be the cream of the crop, dominating the medal tally and cementing their place as the top sporting town in the province.
Pudtol’s success can be attributed to a combination of factors, including a strong commitment to physical education and athletics, dedicated training and coaching staff, strong support from its Local Government Unit (LGU), and the tireless efforts of the students themselves. Over the past years, LGU Pudtol has invested heavily in its sports programs, providing facilities and equipment, as well as offering a wide range of athletic opportunities to students of all ages.
In addition to their impressive medal haul, team Pudtol also earned praise for their sportsmanship and teamwork. Throughout the competition, the district's athletes displayed a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual support, cheering each other on and celebrating each other's successes.
The district's success has also sparked excitement and pride among the local community, with many teachers, parents and local officials taking to social media to congratulate the students on their achievements. “Big congratulations to our pongers and volleybelles for winning the championship in the Provincial Selection Meet 2023. Ampayag Pudtol!,” states Mayor Hector Pascua on his facebook page.
With their looming victory at the Provincial Selection Meet, Pudtol District has cemented its place as one of the top athletic programs in the province and is sure to inspire future generations of athletes to follow in their footsteps.
A few remaining games of the said sporting event will be played next weekend. Official updates are posted on the official facebook page of the School Division Office – Apayao, DepEd Tayo Apayao.
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