By Edwin C. Laru-an

Olvido has been competing for the Palarong Pambansa since he was in grade school.

Our featured athlete for this week comes from the Sepak Takraw Men’s Team:

Name: Mc Anthony Benitez Olvido
Nickname: McCoy
Height: 5’6
Grade/year: 1st year BPEd
Team: Sepak Takraw Men
Playing Position: Spiker
Coach: Pastor Kidoy Gallos
Hometown: Jalaud, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo

Achievements:
Grade 4 Integrated meet silver medalist
Grade 5 Palarong Pambansa Participants (team)
Grade 6 Palarong Pambansa finalist (team) and (double regu)
Grade 7 Congressional meet silver medalist (team)
Grade 8 congressional meet silver medalist (team)
Grade 9 integrated meet silver medalist (team)
Grade 10 regional meet Silver medalist (team)
Grade 11 Palarong Pambansa silver medalist (team)

Hobbies: Sepak takraw, playing guitar, watching movies, eating, playing computer games and basketball

Favorite Player: Jay Ar Galia

Most Memorable Game: Palarong Pambansa championship game in Davao

Principle in Life: Success can be achieved through hard work and determination

What can you say as a player of CPU Golden Lions:
I’m grateful and blessed to become part of CPU GOLDEN LIONS. It is a dream come true to become part of the team.

Why did you choose CPU:
I chose CPU because it is where I can see the opportunity to pursue a quality professional education at the same time doing the thing that I love most.