By Edwin C. Laru-an

Ann Nicole Oliva with Coach Francis Neil Jalando-on and teammate J Gayoso.

Our featured athlete for this week comes from the Table Tennis Tertiary Women’s Team:

Name: Ann Nicole Oliva
Nickname: Kang
Height: 5’2
Grade/year: BSBA – 1
Team: Table Tennis Tertiary Women
Playing Position: Singles
Coach: Francis Neil Jalando-on
Hometown: Guimbal

Achievements:

Palarong Pambansa 2016 – Silver Medalist

Palarong Pambansa 2017

Palarong Pambansa 2018

National Prisaa 2018 – Gold Medalist

Palarong Pambansa 2019- Gold Medalist

National Prisaa 2019- Gold Medalist

Regional Prisaa 2020- Silver Medalist

Hobbies: Playing Table Tennis

Favorite Player: Ma Long

Most Memorable Game:
Palarong Pambansa 2019

Principle in Life:
“You can’t win unless you learn how to lose.”

What can you say as a player of CPU Golden Lions:
It is an honor and privilege to be one of the players of CPU Golden Lions. Table Tennis has taught me a lot of values especially discipline, perseverance, equality and respect. As a Table Tennis player, we should value every bit of our sacrifice and always remain humble.

Why did you choose CPU:
I chose CPU because it excel not only in academics but also in sports. I will always be grateful for the scholarship given to me by CPU. I relished the opportunity to engage with other students and that I know that this university will help me thrive, and to conquer all my fears and failures in order to accomplish my goals in life.