DAVAO CITY---Vice President and Department of Education Secretary Sara Duterte has directed coaches and Deped officials to stop the games if the weather is too hot for the athletes and participants in the ongoing Davao Regional Athletic Association 2024 competition.
Duterte who was guest of honor of the 2024 Davraa opening at the UP Mindanao Sports Complex in Bago Oshiro, Mintal said more than the medals and games the health of the athletes is the top priority in the biggest sporting event in Region 11.
The vice president said to protect the health of athletes it is better to hold the games in the early morning or late afternoon when the weather is already too hot.
The Deped secretary made the directive since the weather in Mindanao has been very hot in recent weeks.
In her speech, Duterte also called on the athletes to draw inspiration from legendary sports icons such as Mindanaoan boxer Manny Pacquiao and trackster Elma Muros Posadas.
She said Pacquiao and Posadas started from scratch and they achieved their greatness through hard work and perseverance.
Moreover, Duterte said being a Mindanaoan she is confident the athletes has all it takes to become great if they put their heart into it and train harder always.(Romeo Braceros Jr.)
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