01/02/2025
VES Athletes Secure CARAA Qualifications at Abra Provincial Athletic Meet 2025
Velasco Elementary School (VES) athletes delivered outstanding performances at the Abra Provincial Athletic Meet 2025, earning multiple medals in Aerobic Gymnastics, Men's and Women's Artistic Gymnastics, Chess, and Badminton. Gold and silver medalists secured their spots as CARAA qualifiers.
🤸♀️🤸♂️Gymnastics Dominance
VES gymnasts displayed exceptional skills in the Aerobic Gymnastics Elementary Category, winning multiple medals:
*Individual Women:
🥇Gold - LJC Fay Elijah Coloma
🥈Silver - Queenie Dianne Alvarez
*Individual Men:
🥇Gold - Arjhun Lagarta
🥈Silver - Jairuz Tumalip
*Mixed Pair
🥇Gold - Dianne & Arjhun
🥈Silver - LJC & Jairuz
*Trio
🥇Gold - Dianne, LJC, Arjhun
*Team Category
🥇Gold - Dianne, LJC, Arjhun, Jairuz
The team was coached by Laurie Ann B. Guidang.
🥉In Men's Artistic Gymnastics (Cluster 1), Allen Yaser G. Terrenal won 3 bronze medals in Floor Exercise, Vault, and Individual All-Around. Together with Nash Eddrian V. Tugadi and Prince Jhon Mhel Balucas, the team also secured bronze in the Team Category under Coach Karen L. Balderama.
🥈In Women's Artistic Gymnastics (Cluster 2), Lea Jane A. Alvarez won silver in Balance Beam (CARAA qualifier) and bronze in Individual All-Around.
♟️Chess and 🏸Badminton Champions
🥇🥇Princess Mariel Regulacion dominated the Chess Girls Individual and Team Events, clinching gold and earning a CARAA slot under Coach Rocel T. Tauro.
🥇In Badminton Doubles Girls, the pair of Jhanella Faye Balderama and Princess Ashlyn Tabaday secured gold and will also represent Abra in CARAA 2025, coached by Yolanda P. Francisco and Melvin A. Birgornia.
With their stellar performances, these CARAA-bound VES athletes continue to bring pride to their school and community, proving their dedication and excellence in sports.