Jessica Jawad-Honoridez
CEBU CITY, Philippines – For the primary time in almost 4 a long time, the Sportswriters Affiliation of Cebu (SAC) confers one of many highest honors to a girl—and Jessica “Jiji” Jawad-Honoridez is a well-deserved selection.
As one among Cebu’s most adorned coaches and a well-respected sports activities official and organizer, she can be acknowledged because the thirty ninth SAC-San Miguel Company All-Cebu Sports activities Awards’ Sportsman of the Yr on April 26 at SM Seaside Metropolis- Cebu on the South Street Propertiesm right here.
Honoridez’s path to distinction was formed by each triumphs and heartaches.
As a former desk tennis participant and a Chemical Engineering pupil at Southwestern College, she as soon as dreamed of becoming a member of her brother, the late Erne Jawad, within the nationwide staff.
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Nonetheless, tragedy struck when Erne was fatally stabbed whereas doing preparations for an occasion he was organizing, redirecting Jessica’s life in an sudden means.
To honor her brother’s reminiscence, Jessica organized a match, which began small however grew into one of many longest-running desk tennis occasions within the nation—the Jawad’s Cup, now on its method to its thirty third yr.
Towards the percentages, Jessica nurtured this occasion regardless of restricted sponsorship and sources, counting on her household’s help and the generosity of particular person donors, principally additionally former athletes.
Her skill to make sure professionalism and equity, even together with her personal gamers officiating, set a typical that has stored the match thriving.
Mentor, good friend, coach
Past her work with the Jawad’s Cup, Honoridez has managed quite a few desk tennis occasions, coached athletes primarily to nationwide prominence, and instilled a robust sense of self-discipline in her gamers.
Strict throughout coaching and competitions, she additionally acts as a nurturing mentor—usually like a mom or older sister—outdoors of the sporting area.
Jessica’s dedication extends far past medals and trophies because it later led her to changing into College of Cebu’s athletic directress and later as Commissioner of the Cebu Metropolis Sports activities Fee.
She champions the well-being and progress of athletes as she emphasizes schooling as a essential fallback after their varsity days, guaranteeing they’re ready for all times past sports activities.
Honoridez, nonetheless, mentioned, she couldn’t do all of it with out the help of UC’s proprietor, Atty. Agusto Go and his daughter, now UC’s president Candice Gotianuy.
UC and the Go’s tireless help for his or her sports activities program based on Jessica, has made her dream of manufacturing an Olympian a actuality through weightlifters Elreen Ann Ando and Februar Ceniza.
This as Honoridez fought for the weightlifting program of UC to remain at the same time as competitions had been uncommon.
Honoridez’s affect, nonetheless, reaches deep into the sports activities group, the place she is thought to be a reliable determine throughout difficult instances, sharing her blessings with others—even sportswriters.
For Jessica Jawad-Honoridez, the Sportswriters Affiliation of Cebu serves as an inspiration.
“You sportswriters preserve us going! Whether or not in victory or adversity, your tales clear up issues and inspire coaches and athletes to attempt for the most effective outcomes,” Honoridez says.
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