Dayanan, So are SKC Athletes of the Year
By Lito delos Reyes
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 27 Jul 2023
KARATEKAS Robert Dayanan and Heleina Dominique So are this year’s Athletes of the Year awardees in the 29th So Kim Cheng Foundation Annual Sports Awards held at the Eskina in Lanang Business Park last July 23.
So is the great granddaughter of the late So Kim Cheng.
The prestigious So Kim Cheng Foundation headed by its Chairman.So Peng Kee held its partnership with the Davao City Sports Council led by president Dominic Dexter So.
It is the longest-running private organization event dedicated to honoring outstanding homegrown athletes who have excelled in their respective sports fields.
This year's celebration marked a significant milestone as it extended to a two-day event, showcasing the extraordinary athletic prowess of grassroots athletes.
The first day of the event was also held at Eskina last July 22 at the 2nd Dula Dabawenyo, a platform where athletes from four different National Sports Associations - athletics, chess, archery, and arnis - demonstrated their talents.
Then a grand awarding ceremony last July 23 showcased the pinnacle of sporting achievement and celebrated the extraordinary accomplishments of individuals in their respective fields.
The event was made even more memorable as they commemorated the birthday of the late So Kim Cheng, the organization’s founder.
University of Mindanao Sport Director David Dwight Peñano was the guest speaker last July 23 while invited guests were City Councilors Jessica Bonguyan and Richlyn Justol – Baguilod.
The other awardees were:
Coach of the Year - Jhon Albert Albarico
Sports Leadership - Jonathan Josol
Lifetime Achievement Award - Emilio Lacanaria
Hall of Fame - Jeofrey Albarico
OUTSTANDING ATHLETE
ARCHERY - Pepito Henry Wee, Kristine Madeline Ibag
ARNIS - Arzyan Fujita, Bobelle C. Abelis
ATHLETICS - Ceejay Bongato Combras, Mary Jane A. Pagayon
CHESS - Andrei Dolorosa
CYCLING - Joshua Gaon, Celestine Asia Araneta
KARATEDO - Christopher John Cagandahan, Jamie Danielle C. Nirza
MOTOCROSS - Tristan Lou M. Galanto, Allyn Rochelle Capilitan
RUGBY - Randy S. Moranta Jr., Mari Selena G. Galicto
SEPAK TAKRAW - Stephen Dave A. Kilayco, Maica Jave Aleonar
TENPIN BOWLING - Manuel Nierra ll
VOLLEYBALL - Dux Euan L. Yambao, Lucille Almonte
CITATIONS INDIVIDUAL
ARCHERY - Utada D. Lorica, Fiona Lliera Libadios, Daphne Manuelle M. Uyking, Aniana Denise Pahang, Gabriel Stuart Amorado, Earl John Du
ARNIS - Dolland Feb S. Apas. John Tyrone L. Anajao, Jollah Baruiz, Arianne Kaye Parami, Chrixelyn A. Familiar
ATHLETICS - Sonny Wagdos, Arvie John Arreglado, Arlan Arbois Jr.
CHESS - Aaron Aton, Lance Andrei Lao, Monica Lorraine Togonon, Beatrice Aton
CYCLING - Charles Kevin Bacat, Leane Dela Cerna
KARATEDO - Stephen James Cartagena, Julian Ambrose Ramirez, Keisha Rihanna L. Lu, Ralph Kean L. Lu, Airina P. Kawano, Jet S. Lu
MOTOCROSS - Levi Galanto, Jesus Vincent R. Lumapas
PHILSPADA - Ernie Gawilan, Arvie John Arreglado, Evangeline Gamao, Jobert Lumanta, Racleo Martinez Jr., Smith Billy Cartera, Jannil Cañete, Marzel Burgos
RUGBY - Cassey Martin R. Mangao
SEPAK TAKRAW - Hernane J. Blanco, Fredian Gelou G. Laguisma, Mariel Derla, Justine Keth L. Celerinos
VOLLEYBALL - Leo Aringo, Caster Troy Abing
CITATIONS TEAMS - Davao Chess Eagles, Davao Junior Durians Rugby TeamM Davao Young Lady Durians Rugby Team, Davao City National High School Boys Volleyball Team, Matina Central Elementary School Boys Volleyball Team
MEDIA - Marianne Saberon Abalayan of Sunstar Davao and Leonard Paul Palo-Reboot of TV CITATIONS
SUPPORTERS:
ATHLETICS - Guillermo Torres Jr., CEL LOGISTICS INC.
KARATEDO - Milo Nestle Philippines, Mahugani Security and Investigation Agency Inc., SM City Davao, Twin Card Auto Repair Center, Mulavi Transport Maintenance Services Inc., JRJ Truck Trading
RUGBY - SOS Children's Village Davao, Anawim Elementary School, Project 0, Good Source Business Services Inc.
PHILSPADA - Association of Differently Abled Persons, Inc. (ADAP), National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), JCI Durian City Inc.
POSTHUMOUS Naranjilla Daniel (ARCHERY) Lilia Panchito (VOLLEYBALL)
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