Thousands of students from different elementary and high school from Manila filled the Cuneta Astrodome to the rafters over the weekend for the 7th edition of the KABAKA Sports Festival 2016.
A brainchild of Manila Rep. Amado Bagatsing under his KABAKA Foundation Inc., the sports festival opened with a colofrul opening ceremony participated by the students from Manila, a city known for producing elite athletes who carry the country’s colors in different local and international leagues, most of whom were honed under the KABAKA sports programs in the last seven years.
“Nakaka-inspire pagmasdan ang entusiyasmo ng ating mga kabataang Manilenyo na sadyang malapit sa aking puso kung kaya sa pamamagitan ng larangan ng sports ay atin silang nabibiyayaan ng oportunidad sa pag-angat ng kanilang estado bilang Batang Maynila na malusog at malakas ang pisikal na aspeto at matalas ang isip sa mga positibong desisyon at aspeto bilang makabuluhang mamamayan sa hinaharap.Kaya nga tuluy-tuloy ang ating Kabaka sa pangmatagalang panahon,” said Bagatasing in his message to the Manila youth during the opening rites.
Bagatsing, who is one of the mayoralty aspirants for the city, vowed to further strengthen the city’s sports program once he is elected as the next mayor of the City of Manla.
The opening ceremony was highlighted by the parade of lovely muses representing schools in both the elementary and high school divisions.
Pasay City Mayor Tony Calixto also warmly welcomed the participants and the visiting Manila officials to the Pasay-baed venue.
