VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur – The provincial government of Ilocos Sur is set to host the Region 1 Athletic Association meet from March 3 to 8 at the new renovated Quirino Stadium in Bantay, Ilocos Sur.
The event was last held in the province in 2002.
Among the improvements made in the stadium are the synthetic fiber-mounted football, the rubberized all-weather running track, the covered bleachers, the basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, and the swimming pool with an automatic touch pad timer.
Ilocos Sur Gov. Ryan Singson said facilities for the event and the schools where the athletes will stay are ready.
Singson said this year’s hosting of the R1AA is an honor and a challenge for Ilocos Sur. He challenged the athletes and coaches to aim for the top and qualify for the Palarong Pambansa in Antique. (Freddie G. Lazaro)