By Rusieljs G. Lunasco

CPU Golden Lions Sepak Takraw Men’s Team during the Awarding Ceremony of the 1st Hinugyaw Sepak Takraw Invitational Tournament on August 21 at Cuartero, Capiz.

The CPU Golden Lions Sepak Takraw Men’s Team won gold and bronze medals during the 1st Hinugyaw Sepak Takraw Invitational Tournament on August 21, 2019 at Cuartero, Capiz.

The players were divided into three groups: Team A, B and C. Team A was composed of Jay-ar Galia, EJ Pareja, Baron Cabual, Christian Dave Catague and Jose Glenn Cudo; Team B was composed Hiros John Jalandoni, Steven Togle, Paul Germae Oñate, Javeheart Aquino and Mathius Phillippe Suay and Team C was composed of Keith Dune Gallos, Rex Pedutem and Kim Libradirado. Team A won bronze while Team B won gold and was declared champion.

“Before we step in to the court, I always remind them that we are a Christian university and that we represent not only our school but we also represent God. Spectators or no spectators, we should always bring out our A game against our opponents because we offer every game to the Lord. Win or lose, we always pray and thank the Lord. And we are very grateful for our win…we dedicate it to God,” Pastor Keith Dune Gallos, one of the coaches of the Sepak Takraw Men’s team said.

The 1st Hinugway Invitational Sepak Takraw Tournament was spearheaded by the local government of Cuartero, Capiz in celebration of their founding anniversary. More than 10 teams all over Panay competed in the said tournament.