Victorias Hosts Area Meet 2012

The Area III Cultural and Athletic Meet with the theme “Paligsahang Pampalakasan, Tulay para sa Tuwid na Daan” was hosted by Victorias City last Nov. 15-17.

The cities and municipalities, who participated in the sports and cultural tilt along with the host City, were Murcia, E.B. Magalona, Silay City and Talisay City.

The opening was held at the Victorias National High School (VNHS), where Department of Education (DepEd) heads, Third District officials, athletes and spectators converged and witness the successful start of the three-day event.

Mayor Severo Palanca, in his message, lauded the efforts of everyone in putting up the event and cited that the Area Meet is more than just a cultural and sports competition but a venue where young people gain victory through fostering potentials and building friendship.

“Win or lose, everybody is still a winner”, he added.

The different delegations, schools and participants joined the parade around the City and each did their one-minute saludo at the VNHS Grandstand while the hoisting of the athletic banners was led by Third District Cong. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and Mayor Palanca along with the city and municipal mayors, officials, representatives of the officiating body and DepEd.

After the lighting of the urn, Cong. Benitez gave his special message, and has pointed out to the participants especially the student athletes, the importance and value of fair play as the key ingredient in competitions.

The congressman also thanked everyone for exerting their effort in making the area meet in the  Third District happen.

Mayor Palanca declared the area meet open as he led everyone in the releasing of the doves and balloons.

In the overall results, Victorias City ranked 3rd in the elementary and secondary categories.

RESULTS

Area Meet 2012
Nov. 14 - 17
Victorias City Results
Elementary Level

Athletics Boys – 1st
Athletics Girls – 1st
Badminton Boys – 3rd
Badminton Girls – 4th
Basketball Boys – 1st
Chess Boys – 5th
Chess Girls – 2nd
Football – 1st
Sipa – 2nd

Swimming Boys – 3rd
Table Tennis Boys – 2nd
Table Tennis Girls – 2nd
Taekwondo Boys – 2nd
Taekwondo Girls – 2nd
Tennis Boys – 2nd
Tennis Girls – 1st
Volleyball Boys – 5th
Volleyball Girls – 4th


Area Meet 2012
Nov. 14 - 17
Victorias City Results
Secondary Level

Athletic Boys – 1st
Athletic Girls – 1st
Badminton Boys – 3rd
Badminton Girls – 3rd
Basketball Boys – 1st
Basketball Girls – 4th
Chess Boys – 1st
Chess Girls – 3rd
Football – 1st

Sepak Takraw Boys – 2nd
Swimming Boys – 3rd
Swimming Girls – 3rd
Table Tennis Boys – 2nd
Table Tennis Girls – 4th
Taekwondo Boys – 1st
Taekwondo Girls – 1st
Tennis Boys – 3rd
Tennis Girls – 1st
Volleyball Boys – 4th
Volleyball Girls – 5th