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‘This can be a once-in-a-lifetime alternative for us, competing at this stage is a dream come true,’ says Jap Visayas softball crew captain Jamela Jordan
CEBU CITY, Philippines – For a lot of younger athletes within the Palarong Pambansa, the nationwide sporting occasion is a stage for first-time performances and closing farewells to careers thought to final a lifetime.
For 17-year-old Ruffamae Bibat, who’s representing the Caraga area within the secondary ladies’ excessive leap occasion, that is her debut alternative to achieve larger heights within the nationwide stage.
Bibat’s athletic profession gained momentum throughout her elementary college days, the place she competed on the division stage. Nevertheless, the COVID-19 pandemic introduced her progress to a sudden halt.
Undeterred by this mishap, she resumed her coaching and efficiently regained her place on the regional stage.
Within the regional competitors final yr, she clinched a gold medal however fell in need of the 1.45-meter qualifying commonplace for the nationwide video games, managing just one.35m.
The setback was powerful for Bibat, leaving her disheartened. Nevertheless, encouragement from her friends and mentors impressed her to push on.
“Ni ingon ko sa akong self makuha gihapon nako ang medal nga gold, tapos makuha nako ang qualifying commonplace,” Bibat instructed Rappler on Wednesday, July 10.
(I instructed myself I’d nonetheless get the gold medal and meet the qualifying commonplace.)
Decided to enhance, Bibat underwent rigorous coaching and finally met the qualifying commonplace for this yr, permitting her to signify her area within the Palarong Pambansa 2024 in Cebu Metropolis.
Reaching a spot on this yr’s sport introduced immense pleasure to Bibat, fulfilling a dream she had harbored since elementary.
As she prepares for the occasion, Bibat is set to win a gold medal.
Hitting new heights
The Jap Visayas softball crew, led by crew captain Jamela Jordan, can also be set to debut within the nationwide competitors, marking a big milestone for the crew that has beforehand solely competed within the annual Jap Visayas Regional Athletics Affiliation (EVRAA) meet.
“We’re very joyful and excited to have made it to Cebu Metropolis, and we’re able to compete towards different groups and provides our greatest,” Jordan instructed Rappler on Tuesday, July 9.
Jordan, who’s graduating this yr, can also be making her first and final look in a nationwide sport, including a layer of sentimental worth to this competitors.
Jordan shared she was grateful for the chance to compete within the Palarong Pambansa, cherishing the expertise as a memorable conclusion to her softball profession as a highschool pupil.
“This can be a once-in-a-lifetime alternative for us. Competing at this stage is a dream come true,” Jordan stated.
The crew arrived in Cebu on July 5. Although they haven’t but had the prospect to discover the town, they’re wanting ahead to visiting its vacationer websites.
Jordan shared their eagerness to witness the native tradition and points of interest, which they see as a rewarding a part of their journey. – Rappler.com
Ian Peter Guanzon is a Rappler intern from the College of the Philippines in Cebu.
