Sen. Mar to grace WVRAA opening
ROXAS CITY – Preparations are being firmed up for the ceremonies to open the 2009 Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet on March 15 at the Villareal Stadium here.
The opening rites of the week-long sports competition will be graced by Senator Mar Roxas as guest speaker.
Also expected to attend the WVRAA opening are Bacolod City Mayor Evelio “Bing” Leonardia, six provincial governors in Western Visayas and Department of Education (DepEd) regional officials, among others.
“The hosting again of Capiz of the WVRAA after three years is an opportunity and pride for Capiceños that we will try to make all necessary measures for the success of the event,” said Capiz Gov. Victor Tanco in the province’s “Pag-ulikid” newsletter.
The province’s Villareal Stadium which will be the main venue of the 18 sporting events boasts of its facilities like Capiz Gym, rubberized track oval, swimming pool and 2 courts each for sepak takraw, volleyball, outdoor basketball, and lawn tennis, among others.
The different events for this year’s WVRAA Meet include archery, athletics, gymnastics, swimming, badminton, table tennis, tennis, baseball, basketball, football, sepak takraw, sipa, softball, volleyball, chess, arnis, boxing and taekwondo.
A point system will be employed instead of the medal tally will be the basis for the ranking of the participating provinces. (PIA/A.Lumaque)