11/04/2026
๐๐ฆ ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ฌ'๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ง๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ฆ, ๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐๐ฆ ๐ ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐๐-๐ฃ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ข๐ก | The dust has settled at the 22nd Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletic Association (ZPRAA) Meet, and the verdict is clear: Zamboanga City remains the sporting king of Region IX as it held on the title of overall ZPRAA champion for the third straight year. As of 10:00 AM of April 11โjust six hours before the official closing ceremoniesโthe delegation has mathematically secured the overall title in a display of athletic prowess that will be remembered for years.
The Zamboangueรฑo athletes finished their campaign with a breathtaking 148 Gold medals, 96 Silver, and 92 Bronze, totaling 336 medals. Their relentless pursuit of excellence has set a new benchmark for the regional meet, proving that their program's depth is unmatched in Western Mindanao.
The final standings highlight the intense competition that defined the week in Isabela City. ZANDIDAA (Zamboanga del Norte, Dipolog, and Dapitan cities) finished as the overall runners-up, putting up a valiant fight with 125 Gold, 119 Silver, and 118 Bronze medals. While they technically hold the highest total medal volume at 362, Zamboanga Cityโs superior gold count secured them the top rank.
Rounding out the top three is Zamboanga del Sur, which solidified its position as a regional powerhouse. The delegation finished with a strong haul of 91 Gold, 103 Silver, and 94 Bronze medals, totaling 288 and demonstrating consistent performance across both elementary and secondary divisions.
As the delegations prepare for the closing ceremony, the real victory belongs to the people of Isabela City, Basilan. By successfully hosting thousands of athletes, coaches, and officials under the theme "Championing Unity and Peace Through Sports," the city has sent a powerful message of harmony and progress to the entire country.
From the opening whistle on April 6 to the final medal awarded today, the 22nd ZPRAA Meet has been more than a competitionโit has been a celebration of the resilient spirit of the Zamboanga Peninsula.
Congratulations to Zamboanga City for their overall championship, and to all the athletes who displayed the heart of a champion in the Happy City of Isabela!