TAGBILARAN City’s young athletes proudly brought home medals from the 2025 Batang Pinoy National Championships held in General Santos City, showcasing talent, discipline, and determination in the national sporting arena.
Princess Sophie Delusa made waves in the swimming competition, bagging a silver medal in the 12-13 Girls 100-meter Breaststroke and a bronze medal in the 200-meter Breaststroke category, under the guidance of Coach Engela Dequiña.
In weightlifting, Karl KZ Kara-an showcased remarkable strength and determination, earning a silver medal in the 16-year-old category with a snatch of 79 kg, a clean and jerk of 97 kg, and a total lift of 176 kg. Meanwhile, fellow weightlifter Seddel Joe Lagamayo secured a bronze medal in the 12-year-old category, recording a snatch of 56 kg, a clean and jerk of 70 kg, and a total lift of 126 kg.
Trisha Lyn Luza, a 17-year-old weightlifter, bagged a bronze medal with a snatch of 57 kg and a clean and jerk of 70 kg. The weightlifting athletes were trained under Coach Samuel Alegada and Assistant Coach Jona Alegada.
Another standout performer, John Sylvester Dequiña, earned a silver medal in the 100-meter backstroke and a bronze medal in the 16-17 Boys 50-meter Backstroke, contributing to the city’s growing list of achievements in swimming. The swimming team is coached by Ms. Engela Dequiña.
The 2025 Batang Pinoy National Championships, which opened on October 25, 2025, featured around 19,000 athletes, 4,400 coaches, and 1,260 officials from 188 local government units nationwide, competing in 27 sports disciplines.
Mayor Jane Yap lauded the achievements of the Tagbilaran athletes, expressing pride in their dedication and sportsmanship.
“These young athletes embody the spirit of excellence and perseverance that define our city. Their success brings pride not just to their families, but to the entire Tagbilaranon community,” Mayor Yap said.
With these victories, Tagbilaran City continues to prove that local talent, when nurtured with the right support and guidance, can stand tall on the national stage.
