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The medalists of the badminton finals are shown with their female coaches. Palawan State University ruled as overall champion, followed by Saturnino Urios University in second place and Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology.DELEGATES of over 15 universities across Mindanao gathered at the Iligan Medical Center College covered court as the Mindanao Peace Games formally made its comeback to the annual sports calendar over the weekend.
Coach Erwin Pelayo of Ateneo de Zamboanga University, one of the conveners of the MPG, stated that this is by far the biggest number of participating schools they have encountered since the games’ inauguration in 2014, also noting that the Palawan State University saw the advocacy of the games and registered their own women student-athletes in hopes of growing their exposure in competitive play without the rivalry.
“The Philippine Sports Commission is fully committed to bring sports to every corner of the country to raise every citizens’ awareness in health and physical wellness. The active participation of every Mindanaoan in this showpiece reflects the long and lasting harmony every citizen fought for,” said the chairman.
“To all the participants, I salute your passion for sports. Your participation in this tournament is a powerful statement – challenging stereotypes, breaking barriers, and empowering women in sports,” Coo said.
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