by Edwin C. Laru-an

Velario is a member of the CPU Men’s Football Team.

Name: Antonio C. Velario IV
Nickname: “Yanyan”
Height: 5’8”
Grade/year: 3rd Year College
Team: CPU Men’s Football
Playing Position: Left back/ Center back
Coach: Bob Rommel Javellana
Hometown: Leon, Iloilo

Achievements:
CHAMPION PRISAA 2015-2019
SILVER PRISAA 2020
SILVER REGIONAL PRISAA 2016, 2019-2020
SILVER INTEGRATED MEET 2015-2018
CHAMPION WVRAA MEET 2018
CHAMPION JR ROBLES CUP 2017
SILVER NATIONAL PRISAA 2019
3rd RUNNER UP PALARONG PAMBANSA 2018

Hobbies: Playing football and having fun with friends

Favorite Player: Matthijs de Ligt

Most Memorable Game: National PRISAA 2019 in Davao, semifinals game

Principle in Life: Character is more important than reputation.

What can you say as a player of CPU Golden Lions:
I am so blessed and grateful to be an athlete at the same time having the opportunity to study.

Why did you choose CPU:
I chose CPU because this University is capable of molding student athletes to excel in different areas of life. Central Philippine University is a social enterprise that has a heart of helping less fortunate individuals and studying here is our stepping stone to achieve our goals in life.