BY CLIFFORD JAMES L. DANDUAN/UM INTERN
DAVAO City’s track and field athletes blazed the track on the opening day of BIMPNT-EAGA (Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines-East ASEAN Growth Area) Friendship Games 2024, capturing two golds, two silvers, and four bronzes on Monday, December 2, at the RVM Sports Complex in Puerto Princesa City.
John Mark Sedoripa led the medal haul for Mindanao Team A-Philippines in athletics, securing gold and silver medals in the men’s shot put and discus throw finals, respectively.
Sedoripa topped the men’s shot put with a 13.72m throw, overpowering Malaysia’s Victer Ben Binidik (13.67m), and teammate Khristian Val Muñoz (11.72m).
Meanwhile, Davao City’s bet Milchay Moreno also secured a gold medal after reigning supreme in the women’s 400M run, clocking in at 1:00.41, while Malaysia’s Shakira Natashya who timed at 1:02.44 had a silver finish, with Crislyn Grace Wenceslao taking the bronze at 1:02.77.
In the throwing events, Kristal Molina clinched silver in the women’s discus throw, with Jerlyn Crismundo taking the bronze in the women’s shot put. In the men’s shotput, Khristian Val Muñoz also secured the bronze medal.
Back on the track, Jully Jan Molinos sprinted his way to a podium finish, along with Crislyn Wenceslao, after bagging the bronze medal in the men’s 100m and women’s 400m, respectively.
As the 11th BIMPNT-EAGA games continue, more athletics events await the Davaoeño tracksters, who are dedicated to showcasing their best wares in their relentless pursuit of victory.
This year’s edition marked the comeback of the biennial sports meet after a six-year hiatus, following its cancelation in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The BIMP-EAGA+NT friendship games was developed to promote excellence and camaraderie in sports, as well as to preserve the rich culture and heritage of the participating countries in the sub-region.
Photos courtesy of Philippine Sports Commission
