CLUB Gymnastica, the pioneer in training Philippine gymnastics athletes, produced big winners in the recent Gymnastics Association of the Philippines Challenge 2023 at the GAP National Training Center in Intramuros, Manila.
The club, which was established in 1981, participated in three out of the seven categories, namely P3, HP3, and FIG Junior, with Amara Zoe Lagdameo, Maria Celina Gonzales, Zayanna Ysabel Enriquez, Chiara Lourice Acedera, Gilanah Raine San Pedro, Jia Mae Cabatingan, and Reeze Angel Semacio all emerging with medals.
Total tally was seven golds, nine silvers and three bronze medals.
Acedera, the Individual All-Around winner, won the overall gold in the P3 category, with San Pedro receiving the silver.
Gonzales won the overall gold in the HP3 category, with Lagdameo netting silver in the All-Around FIG Junior category.
“We take pride in the successes of our athletes and really commend and recognize their hard work, dedication, and discipline. Since 1981, it has been our mission to produce world-class Filipino gymnastics athletes who can go head-to-head against the world’s best,” said Club Gymnastica president Susan David Talingting.
Four of the gymnasts from the current Women’s Philippine National Team are products of Club Gymnastica, with the next batch of talented gymnasts hoping to follow suit.
The CGP president added that the GAP Challenge serves as the qualifying competitions for ranking and possible inclusion in the developmental and national training pool.
“A win in the recently held competition is a big step for the young athletes as they are one step closer to fulfill their dream of going to the nationals and eventually get the honor of representing the country in future international gymnastics events,” said Talingting.
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