Cebu Metropolis Niños athletes and coaches observe their ‘saludo’ routine at Zapatera Elementary College. | By Glendale Rosal
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Cebu Metropolis Niños are set to defend their crown within the 2025 Central Visayas Regional Athletic Affiliation (CVIRAA) meet, scheduled for March 11-16 in Bayawan Metropolis, Negros Oriental.
Because the perennial champions of this regional match, the Niños type the spine of Area 7’s delegation for the Palarong Pambansa. This yr, they’re sending a 1,000-strong contingent composed of athletes, coaches, and help employees, based on Francis Ramirez, Cebu Metropolis Division Sports activities Officer.
The group will journey to Bayawan by boat on Friday night time and is anticipated to reach on Saturday, two days earlier than the match formally opens. A send-off ceremony and a solemn Mass have been held on Friday afternoon, March 7, at Zapatera Elementary College, with your complete delegation current.
WELL-PREPARED
Ramirez expressed confidence within the Niños’ skill to defend their title, citing ample coaching time and improved amenities as key components. The supply of the Cebu Metropolis Sports activities Heart (CCSC) oval and swimming pool allowed athletes in monitor and discipline and swimming to coach extensively, giving them an edge over different rivals.
Moreover, Cebu Metropolis athletes benefited from an prolonged coaching interval following the Cebu Metropolis Olympics, which was held in December—sooner than different division meets in Area 7.
“We’re robust in gymnastics, dancesport, and ball video games. Hopefully, our athletics and swimming groups can ship, together with martial arts disciplines like taekwondo and boxing,” mentioned Ramirez.
“We’re assured, however we gained’t be complacent. We have to play our greatest to have a powerful likelihood of retaining the title.”
CAPABLE HOST
Whereas optimistic, Ramirez acknowledged that Bayawan Metropolis poses a critical problem, particularly since they’re competing on their house turf. Bayawan is understood for its energy in wrestling, athletics, soccer, and arnis—occasions that might shake up the medal standings.
He additionally famous that the enjoying venues have been unfold throughout neighboring cities, together with Santa Catalina and Basay, to make sure high quality competitors amenities.
“Their major oval and swimming pool are of fine high quality. After all, we will’t examine them to what now we have in Cebu Metropolis, which is top-level, however Bayawan has executed properly in distributing the venues to close by cities for the very best amenities,” Ramirez defined.
Within the 2024 CVIRAA, the Niños dominated the medal tally with 118 gold, 73 silver, and 78 bronze medals. Their closest rivals have been Dumaguete Metropolis (41-44-33) and Bohol (38-48-56), whereas Mandaue Metropolis (35-35-49) and Cebu Province (32-43-62) rounded out the highest 5.
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