18/07/2024
๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐โ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ง๐ฌ๐
The Department of Education (DepEd) Regional Office VIII is proud to announce the exceptional performance of the Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) delegation at the 2024 Palarong Pambansa in Cebu City. The EVRAA has significantly climbed the ranks surpassing its record in the past Palarong Pambansa competitions.
In the history of the Palarong Pambansa, the highest number of Gold medals achieved by the EVRAA delegates is 11 back in 2015 in Tagum City. In 2023, EVRAA was ranked 14th out of 17 delegations. But in conclusion of the games in the 2024 Palaro, the EVRAA delegation rose up to the 7th place accumulating a total of 54 medals - including 18 Gold, 14 Silver, and 22 Bronze medals - the highest total number of medals the EVRAA had won since.
Notably, Jan Dwayne A. Malpas, a 12-year old athlete from Tacloban City, has achieved a significant milestone, garnering four gold medals in swimming (3 of which are for Individual Categories and 1 for Group Category). Additionally, he also garnered a Bronze medal in the 50m Freestyle. His outstanding performance exemplifies the talent and determination of our athletes and serves as an inspiration to the entire EVRAA delegation.
DepEd Region VIII also takes pride in the achievements of the athletes in the Para Games (1 Gold, 1 Silver and 3 Bronze medals) and Demo Sports (1 Gold and 1 Bronze medals). Though not included in the official medal tally, this is a manifestation that DepEd Region 8 puts premium in all facets of sports.
DepEd Region VIII extends its heartfelt gratitude to all stakeholders, including local government officials, coaches, parents, athletes, supporters, and those who have been instrumental in reaching this milestone.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting physical education and sports, developing youth values such as teamwork and sportsmanship, and fostering peace through sports. The success of EVRAA in the 2024 Palarong Pambansa reflects our genuine dedication to these goals.
Congratulations to all EVRAA athletes and supporters for this historic achievement. Together, we will continue this journey of excellence and inspire future generations of athletes!
DepEd Regional Office VIII
