MARAGONDON, Cavite – Amid the scorching summer heat, the local government here enthusiastically launched the 2024 edition of the ‘Unlad Angat Kabataang Maragondon’ Sports Festival at the Town Plaza covered court in Barangay Poblacion 1-A on Saturday.
Mayor Lawrence ‘Umbe’ Arca, Vice Mayor Bernie Ilagan, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation President Robby Tañagas graced the simple opening ceremony.
Phoenix player Simon Camacho, a native of Maragondon, led the lighting of the cauldron to officially open the sportsfest.
The basketball competition is divided into two age categories – 25-Under with 20 teams and 15-Under with 18 teams. Ten teams are competing in men’s volleyball and 6 in women’s side.
Also slated are competitions in badminton, table tennis, billiards, softball and Mobile Legend.
The event is part of Urca’s effort to promote better physical and mental wellbeing especially for the youth.
