In the fourth and final leg of the 2015 MILO Little Olympics, Sacred Heart School-Ateneo De Cebu (SHS-ADC) made a herculean feat and outclassed two-time regional champion University of San Carlos (USC) to become the overall winner for secondary division of the Visayas Regional Eliminations. Spectators at the Iloilo City Sports Complex were caught by surprise as SHS-ADC wrought a 23-point lead against the tournament favorites.
Meanwhile, USC Baby Warriors held its ground and retained its position as overall winners in the elementary division for the fourth straight year. USC Baby Warriors secured its spot as the Visayas representatives for the elementary division in the MLO finals to be held in Laguna in October. They will be joined by SHS-ADC who will represent Visayas in the high school division.
The Iloilo tourney was well represented by more than 5,000 athletes from over 200 schools throughout Visayas including those from Cebu, Bohol and Dumaguete. The Visayas bets went head to head to nab their respective victories in 15 sporting events namely Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Football, Gymnastics, Lawn Tennis, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Sepak Takraw, Scrabble, and two new sports in the line-up, Arnis and Karatedo.
The Magis Eagles exhibited excellent performances by topping its closest pursuers in Basketball and Swimming, while Tennis and Football greatly contributed USC’s overall score and claimed the second place, followed by University of San Jose Recoletos with 72 points.
In the elementary division, the USC Baby Warriors took the lead against its competitors in Chess and Track and Field which sealed their bid for the first spot with 72 points – a close two-point margin against second placer SHS-ADC with 70 points, who led the elementary Football and Athletics event, while Subangdaku Elementary School – Mandaue City finished third with 50 points.
On October 23 to 25, all winners from the elimination legs will represent their region in the 2015 MILO Little Olympics National Finals which is set to take place in the Laguna Sports Complex in Santa Cruz, Laguna.
In the distaff side, Blanco ruled with a time of 01:47:55, while in the female 21K division, Mellanay Rojas (01:52:06) and Merlyn Lumagbas (01:52:28) finished second and third place, respectively.
Balinas and Blanco each took home the top purse of P10,000 in cash and a trophy; and earned their slots to the National MILO Marathon Finals. The finals will be held in Angeles on December 6, where they will meet the nation’s elite runners in a heated grand finale to claim the MILO Marathon King and Queen titles. To provide another level of prestige to the competition and incentive for the runners, this year’s King and Queen will be sent by MILO to the USA on all-expense paid trips, for a chance to run in the prestigious 2016 Boston Marathon.
The National MILO Marathon is not only a breeding ground for local talents but also a program that empowers underserved children nationwide. With the support of the Department of Education and the National MILO Marathon runners, MILO’s Help Gives Shoes advocacy will provide 10,000 underprivileged youth with brand new running shoes this year. MILO is working with DepEd in the selection of deserving public school student beneficiaries.
The race will resume in Bacolod (September 27) before heading to Tagbilaran (October 4), Cebu (October 11), General Santos (October 18), Davao (November 8), Butuan (November 15), and Cagayan De Oro (November 22). The National Finals will be held on December 6 in Angeles, Pampanga.
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