City finished 6th overall
TACLOBAN CITY – Medal-winning athletes from the Calbayog City Supersonics in the 2025 Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) Meet will receive cash incentives from the city government as a reward for their dedication and success.
Gold medalists will receive P5,000, silver medalists P3,000, and bronze medalists P2,000. Non-medalist participants will also receive P1,000 each as recognition for their efforts.
Calbayog City made significant progress in this year’s EVRAA, finishing sixth overall with 16 gold, 23 silver, and 35 bronze medals—a notable improvement from their ninth-place finish in 2024 with 10 gold, 35 silver, and 33 bronze medals.
Their improved performance earned them the “Most Improved Division” award.
“We are happy for our young athletes because our ranking improved from number nine to number six,” Mayor Raymund Uy said, emphasizing the city’s ongoing commitment to supporting local sports programs.
The mayor, who personally met their young athletes while competing in Tacloban City, also assured full support for Calbayog athletes who will be part of the Eastern Visayas delegation in the 2025 Palarong Pambansa this May in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.
Looking ahead, Calbayog City is set to host the 2027 EVRAA Meet, marking its first time since 2018 to stage the prestigious regional competition.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
