Milka Romero (in inexperienced shirt) joins the contributors of 1-Pacman Occasion Checklist’s volleyball clinic on the Subangdaku multipurpose fitness center in Mandaue Metropolis on Sunday, November 10. | CDN Digital picture / Glendale Rosal
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Sports activities advocate and 1-Pacman Occasion Checklist first nominee Milka Romero made a major mark throughout her two-day go to in Cebu, the place she championed grassroots volleyball by a sequence of occasions aimed toward empowering younger athletes.
Romero organized a one-day volleyball event named the “1-Pacman Occasion Checklist Volleyball Competition” in Barangay Bankal, Lapu-Lapu Metropolis, on Saturday, adopted by a volleyball clinic in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue Metropolis, on Sunday.
The competition introduced collectively over 300 gamers from 28 barangays throughout Lapu-Lapu Metropolis, exceeding Romero’s expectations with the extent of talent and competitiveness on show.
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“We had very aggressive groups, even us we’re shocked that these 28 barangays, they’re excellent enjoying volleyball up till to the finals. That’s the sort of pleasure that we need to construct with the youth, that they’re succesful and the chance to develop by sports activities,” Romero shared in an interview with CDN Digital.
Iris Tolenada and Leila Cruz instructing the younger youngsters a correct stance in volleyball throughout 1-Pacman Occasion Checklist’s volleyball clinic in Mandaue Metropolis.| CDN Digital picture / Glendale Rosal
Grassroots Sports activities
Sunday’s volleyball clinic capped off the weekend’s actions, as younger athletes have been mentored by Leila Cruz and Iris Tolenada of the Capital1 Photo voltaic Spikers, two achieved gamers who supplied their experience to over 100 enthusiastic kids on the Barangay Subangdaku multipurpose advanced.
“The previous two days, we have been significantly accepted by the Cebuanos and we realized that volleyball could be very huge right here. We’re so excited to assist Cebu’s volleyball program from grassroots to aggressive ranges,” added Romero.
Romero famous that the aim of those actions aligns with the 1-Pacman Occasion Checklist’s dedication to grassroots sports activities growth, embodied in its slogan, #ChampionSaSports.
She famous the significance of reaching younger athletes early, selling values corresponding to consistency, self-discipline, and teamwork, alongside bodily coaching.
“We purpose to present again to the group by nurturing younger expertise and provoking youngsters by sports activities,” Romero mentioned.
“1-Pacman’s mission is to acknowledge and tackle the wants of varied sectors, together with sports activities. We imagine sports activities generally is a nice equalizer; it’s not about wealth or privilege however about talent and alternative. If younger athletes have entry to high quality applications, they’ve an opportunity to excel in any sport.”
1-Pacman sports activities program
Cebu was the primary of a number of areas nationwide the place 1-Pacman plans to provoke related sports activities applications within the coming months.
Past volleyball, Romero highlighted the social gathering record’s broader dedication to group assist.
“Our strategy is complete, encompassing sports activities and training, and we’ve constructed a powerful monitor document with initiatives corresponding to medical help and academic scholarships,” Romero mentioned.
“We sit up for being extra current in Cebu and increasing our efforts to serve the group.”
Earlier than flying again to Manila to supervise Capital1’s PVL season opener on Tuesday in opposition to Chery Tiggo Crossovers, Romero visited the senior residents of Barangay Lorega San Miguel in Cebu Metropolis, the place 1-Pacman Occasion Checklist carried out a medical mission and likewise offered a 5-kilogram sack of rice every.
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