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Quezon Dolphins Triumph: Medal Highlights from Palarong Pambansa 2024

 The recently concluded Palarong Pambansa 2024 in Cebu City showcased the exceptional talent and determination of Quezon Province's young athletes in regular games, known as the Quezon Dolphins, who secured notable achievements across various sporting disciplines. Here's a detailed look at their outstanding performances:

Gold Medalists:

1. Taekwondo Elem Boys Poomsae Individual A

* Clint Harron M. Magracia from Candelaria Elem. Main

* Coach: Lea E. Mendoza

2. Women Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) - Cluster 1 Vault Apparatus

Team Championship

* Leeane Jadine G. Rodel from Tiaong East Elem. School

* Chaperon: Geronima Cuales

Silver Medalists:

1. Aerobic Gymnastics Secondary Trio

* John Mark M. Orca from Recto Memorial NHS

* Coach: Ray Jay T. Dipasupil

Aerobic Gymnastics Secondary Team Championship

* John Mark M. Orca from Recto Memorial NHS

* Harlene Villarez

* Chaperon: Camele T. Cidro

2. Aerobic Gymnastics Elementary Team Championship

* Sean Samuel Arce from Tiaong East Elementary School

Bronze Medalists:

1. Women Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) - Team Championship

* Leeane Jadine G. Rodel from Tiaong East Elem. School

(with Athletes from Calamba)

2. Athletics - 400M Hurdles

* Vincent L. Macalelong from Paaralang Elementarya Ng Lucban

* Assistant Coach: Nelson Sario

3. Table Tennis - Elem Girls Doubles

* Erich Bianca B. Torzar from Our Lady of Angels Academy Inc. (With Athletes from Rizal)

* Coach: Ma. Aroba Miccah R. Grencio

4. Taekwondo - Team Poomsae

* Reijes Michael Landicho from Headstart Learning Institute Inc.

* Clint Harron M. Magracia from Candelaria Elem. Main

* Clint Harvey M. Magracia from Candelaria Elem. Main

* Coach Lea E. Mendoza

Meanwhile, at the SNED PARAGAMES, the Quezon Dolphins achieved the following awards: Gold:

1. Athletics: ID Running Long Jump, ID Shot Put, and ID 100m Dash

* Chesley Jewel A. Maestro from College of Science, Technology, and Communication, Inc.

* Coach: Janel Phey P. Alcala from Sariaya East Central Main

Silver:

1. Athletics: ID Shot Put VI T13

* Aira Joy C. Mascarina from CB Encarnado Integrated School

* Coach: Janel Phey P. Alcala from Sariaya East Central Main

Bronze:

1. Athletics: ID 100M Dash VI T13, Long Jump VI T13, and ID Running

* Aira Joy C. Mascarina from CB Encarnado Integrated School

2. Goalball: VI

* Joros Laurence A. Cusi from St. Francis High School Sariaya Inc.

* Jon Louise G. Remo from Lutucan Integrated National High School

* Coach: Jesse Leslie O. Quindoza from Sariaya East Central Main

Furthermore, the Quezon Dolphins exhibited exemplary sportsmanship and resilience throughout the competition, earning admiration from both spectators and officials. Their achievements at Palarong Pambansa 2024 underscore their commitment to their respective sports and highlight the effectiveness of Quezon Province's sports development programs.

These initiatives receive staunch backing from Governor Helen Tan and the leadership of DepEd Quezon, including SDS Rommel C. Bautista, CESO V, OIC-ADS Roselyn Q. Golfo OIC-ASDS Venus T. Balmedina, ASDS Joepi F. Falqueza, CID Chief Lorena Walangsumbat, SGOD Chief Elizabeth De Villa and other key administrators.

As the tournament concluded, DSO Joan Alejaida Mauhay remarked that the athletes returned home with a sense of pride, carrying the aspirations of their communities and inspiring future generations of Quezon's youth to strive for sporting excellence. The province eagerly anticipates continuing its support for its athletes and sports programs.

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