SIKLAB BLEEDS BLUE: 3-peat Overall Champs

Monday, September 30, 2024

𝑨𝒔𝒖𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒌𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝒏𝒈 𝒌𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒚𝒆𝒐𝒏.

The CEAS Mentors garnered a total of 32 gold, 17 silver, and 22 bronze medals to stand atop the podium for the third time as SIKLAB 2024 puts off its fire in the closing ceremony held at Rizal Triangle, on September 27.

Loud cheers resonated within the event’s area as CEAS students, faculty, and other departments cheered loudly for the successful defending of the Mentors in their envied crown.

Moreover, the CBA Wizards with 23 golds, 23 silvers, and 28 bronzes; and the CHTM Sharks with 17 golds, 31 silvers and 27 bronzes stood beside the overall champs as 1st and 2nd runner-ups in a tight match to win the victory.

While the CCS Phoenixes came in as 3rd runner-up with 15 golds, 13 silvers, and 16 bronzes; followed by the CAHS Tigers hauling a total of 11 golds, 13 silvers, and 17 bronzes.

𝑩𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒖𝒏’𝒔 𝑮𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑹𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆

The three-peat champs received the golden beams of the sun again in this year’s Gordon College’s sportsfest.

In an interview, Mr. Christian Loid Valenzuela, CEAS’ table tennis coach, points out that their victory, despite the anticipation, weighed heavily on their shoulders, as being the defending champ for the overall category also entails high expectations.

“Pressuring siya, ‘di lang sa coaches, lalo na sa players, given na marami rin sa amin ang hindi na nakalaro because it’s either they graduated last year or disallowed due to being LCUAA players. Given that, mahirap ding adjustment sa amin sa CEAS to scout new and promising players,” Mr. Valenzuela stressed out.

Furthermore, the table tennis coach also expressed how the Mentors proved true to the high expectations as they went over the heights of their flight last year.

“With what transpired yesterday, it only proves that CEAS Mentors know no bounds. We’re limitless for as long as our desire to enjoy and win games are there,” the coach said.

Lastly, to send a message to the other departments whom the Mentors battled this SIKLAB, Mr. Valenzuela sent out a message in the hope that everyone will adhere to this year’s sportsfest’s theme.

“Congratulations din sa ibang departments natin, as they all proved that they also have what it takes to become a home of their own champions. May this year’s sports festival ignite us all towards strength despite diversity,” he added.

𝑼𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑: 𝑺𝑰𝑲𝑳𝑨𝑩 2024’𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔

In addition, SIKLAB 2024 was a huge success in advocating its theme as per Mr. Roy De Vera, SIKLAB 2024 Coordinator. He also expressed his joy as this year’s event fostered a healthy competition.

“Masaya dahil nakita natin na nagco-compete tayo with a healthy competition, so hindi siya ‘yong competition na sobrang bigat para sa iba’t ibang department. Naging healthy competition siya dahil sa bawat competition kahit ‘yung ibang department, nagse-celebrate sila for the win nung isang particular department,” the sportsfest coordinator celebrated.

Besides SIKLAB’s success, Mr. De Vera looked forward to a longer preparation day for the succeeding sportsfest of Gordon College for a much more triumphant one next year.

“Siguro we’re replanning na mas marami ‘yong bilang ng araw o linggo or event months to prepare ng bawat department para at least mas maging mas maganda ang sportsfest by 2025. Also, we’re planning by 2025 na gano’n pa rin, na makapaghanda tayo nang maaga sa sportsfest para sa preparation for our national,” he said with hope.

: John Carlo Bermudez | Associate Editor