Despite heavy rains and power outages, PRISAA National Director Elbert Atilano Sr. believed that the staging of the annual tournament in the Albay capital was successful as it reached the requirement when it came to international standards.
LEGAZPI CITY – The weeklong sports showdown of 10,000 athletes from 17 regions in the 2024 Private Schools Athletic Association National Games finally closed its curtains here at Ibalong Centrum for Recreation Friday, July 26.
Student-athletes from more than 400 private schools competed in 27 disciplines including eight team sports, 14 individual and dual sports and five Cultural & Academic Events in various areas here. “Of course, there are many things that needed to be improved. But we have limited resources to come up with. Our target is the international standard,” he said.
With late results yet to be counted at press time, Central Visayas is expected to win the overall championship after harvesting 119 golds, 73 silvers and 65 bronzes as of 3 p.m. Friday, far ahead of Western Visayas , Cordillera Administrative Region , and CALABARZON .
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