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BY ADRIAN STEWART CO
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MANILA – In line with its 80th Charter Day celebration, the Iloilo City sports development division will launch the Age Group Futsal Tournament today at the Iloilo City National High School.
According to Iloilo City Sports Office’s Rommel Castro, the futsal event, made possible in partnership with the Jaro Football Club-Centralians, will run for four categories.
The boys under 18 (born in 2000) will be on July 29, while girls under 18 (born in 2000) will be on July 30.
The boys under 15 (born in 2002) will be on Aug. 12 and boys under 12 (born in 2005) will be on Aug. 13.
The top three winners per categories from the said program, which is part of the grassroots sports program for Ilonggo public school athletes, will receive medals and certificates.
Castro told Panay News the futsal event has the backing of Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog and Vice Mayor Jose Espinosa, who is also the chairman of the Iloilo City Sports Council.
“Mayor Jed recognizes the need to provide sports activities for our youth so as divert their attention from illegal drugs,” Castro said. “They also believe that more tournaments is needed for the different futsal school teams in Iloilo City.”
The age-group futsal is one of the remaining sporting events scheduled for this month in line with the charter day celebration aside from Fitfill National Weight Loss program on July 31 at Iloilo City Hall./PN
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