Tanauan, Leyte (December 30) – The Tanauan riders once again showed their dominance in the skimboarding water sports as they run away with the choicest prizes at the 5th National Skimboarding Competition.
In the open category, the Tanauan skimboarders garnered the first four places with Lemuel Cobacha emerging as the champion. Coming in as first runner up is former National Champion Dariel Espada. The second runner up is Leo Espada, Champion of the 1st Penang, Malaysia International Skimboarding Competition, while the third runner up is Reuben Vivero.
Meanwhile, in the groumet division, Tanauan’s Gerald Vargas was proclaimed the Champion. Nino Mercado, also of Tanauan, got the first runner up award while Palo’s Nick Callosa got the second runner up trophy. Carl Gabas, the 2nd Penang, Malaysia International Competition groumet champion, received the third runner up prize.
The awarding was held on December 30 followed by the Reggae Party attended by thousands of spectators from various places of Eastern Visayas and the nearby regions.
Tanauan Mayor Roque Tiu expressed satisfaction on the outcome of this season ’s National Skimboarding Competition saying that with the kind of response the competition has been receiving from the enthusiasts, the local government is inspired to make it a continuing commitment. Mayor Tiu also expressed his gratitude to Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla and the Provincial Government of Leyte, former Congresswoman and PAGCOR Vice President Remedios L. Petilla, Waray Partylist Representative Bembem Noel, and Victoria Skimboard and the other benefactors for their sponsorship to the Competition.
The 5th National Competition which was participated in by more than 100 riders was held at the scenic Skimboarding Area, Bantay Dagat, Sto. Nino, Tanauan, Leyte on December 27 to 30.
The National Competition was under the supervision of the Philippine Skimboarding Association and was managed by the Tanauan Pasaka Jaycees. (PIA 8) |
