By Edwin C. Laru-an

J Allan Noel Gayoso (first from right) is with Ann Nicole Oliva and Coach Rev. F. Neil G. Jalando-on during the last Western Visayas PRISAA at Roxas City on February 2020. Both of them won as champions in the singles event.

Starting today CPU Sports and Athletics office will feature our athletes that excel in their respective sports. This will inspire others to train and study hard for them to achieve their goals in life. Athletes will be also featured on social media platforms. So watch out in every issue of the Centralian Link for the featured Athlete of the Week and on CPU Golden Lions Facebook Page for the Athlete of the Day.

Name: J Allan Noel Gayoso
Nickname: Jay
Height: 5’8”
Grade/year: BS Tourism Management – 1
Hometown: Guimbal
Sport: Table Tennis
Playing Position: Singles
Coach: Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on

Achievements:
• 3x Palarong Pambansa Gold Medalist
• 11th ASEAN schools games participant
• 2x National PRISAA gold Medalist
• 2x National PRISAA Most Valuable Player

Hobbies: Table tennis
Favorite Player: Fan Zhendong
Most Memorable Game: Palarong Pambansa 2019 Individual Event championship match

Principle in Life: “Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done.”

What can you say as a player of CPU Golden Lions: I’m so blessed that CPU has given me a scholarship. I can both study in an excellent university as well as play my sport.

Why did you choose CPU: Most of my family from both sides are Centralians. I am proud to be a Centralian