Albarico Nabs Second Gold for UA
John Alger Albarico sailed over 1.75m clinching gold medal at Regional State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (RSCUAA) High Jump Men’s category, Panaad Park and Sports Complex, Tuesday, September 12.
The 20-year-old emerged as champion after sweeping his contenders from different state universities and colleges at 1.73m jump.
“…para sa Ginuo, para kanakon, sa akon pamilya kag para sa eskwelahan nga ginadara ko”, Albarico said when asked who his win was dedicated for.
Albarico’s discipline on drills in his daily trainings resulted in a victorious moment for his coaches and co-athletes in UA as they witnessed how he overcame his opponent on his final leap.
“Wara ako nag expect kay sakit akon kahig pero bahul ang akon sarig sa kaugalingon ko nga kaya ko ipadaug amo nga gin pursigi ko gid”, Albarico stated.
After securing the first place, Albarico will compete in National State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (NSCUAA) this October 2023 in Tarlac./The Mentor- SD- IAP