Delegates of over 15 universities across Mindanao gathered at the Iligan Medical Center College (IMCC) covered court as the Mindanao Peace Games (MPG) formally made its comeback to the annual sports calendar over the weekend.
The medalists of the badminton finals with their female coaches. Palawan State University ruled as overall champion, followed by Saturnino Urios University in second place, and finishing bronze is the Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology .MANILA, Philippines – 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.
The Philippine Sports Commission, through the Office of Commissioner Olivia “Bong” Coo provided support to the all-women event once they saw requests from the MPG organizers. In a message delivered by Project Head Director Evan Regodon, PSC Chairman Richard Bachmann reiterated the mandates of the agency in promoting sports as well as raising awareness in the value of gender inclusivity and peace-building through sports.
“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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