Acharon, Rivera urge athletes to be champs

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Acharon, Rivera urge athletes to be champs

            To become champions in Palarong Pambansa or even the world!

   This the challenge posted by Rep. Pedro B. Acharon, Jr. and Gensan City Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera as they addressed an estimated 6000 participants from the nine divisions of Region 12 who graced the opening program of the 2015 SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Athletic Association Meet held at the city gymnasium, Lagao General Santos City on February 16.

            “YOU SHOULD NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF YOUR DREAMS TO BECOME CHAMPIONS inPalarong Pangbansa this event as an opportunity to develop and improve your skills inyour chosen Pambansa. Take sports discipline,: said the South Cotabato First Congressional District Representative.

            Acharon also called on the coaches to encourage the athletes to improve their skills and instill in them positive values.

           “Baka ngauyong taon na, champion ang Region 12! Remember that you are here not to join but to take part, not to try but to struggle,” he added.

           The congressman also told the [layers to take inspiration from athletes who succeeded in their fields.

            Surpass or duplicate what Manny made

            Citing success stories of some local champion athletes, Gensan City Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera urged the players to surpass or duplicate the accomplishments of Manny Pacquiao, Rolando Navarete and other great athletes Region 12 has produced.

            “Our region happens to produce world champions like Pacquiao and Navarete. Duplicate the success of Manny and other champion athletes that we have,” Rivera added.

            The local chief executive also reminded athletes that what matters most is how one completes, and not the wins.

            “We need the stamina and energy of an athlete to conquer the challenges of life. Our eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao hurdles all odds to become what he is now. Be like Manny.” He said.

            He also dared athletes to bring out the best in them as they battle for the win in this four-day sporting competitions.(ADLSNTV – adlsntv.blogspot.com and RPN – DXDX AM Radio 693Khz –Gensan)