CPU Golden Lions win gold, bronze in sepak tournament

THE Central Philippine University (CPU) Golden Lions Sepak Takraw Men’s Team won gold and bronze medals during the 1st Hinugyaw Sepak Takraw Invitational Tournament on August 21, 2019 in Cuartero, Capiz.

The players were divided into three groups: Team A, B and C.

Team A was composed of Jay-ar Galia, EJ Pareja, Baron Cabual, Christian Dave Catague and Jose Glenn Cudo.

Team B was composed Hiros John Jalandoni, Steven Togle, Paul Germae Oñate, Javeheart Aquino and Mathius Phillippe Suay.

Keith Dune Gallos, Rex Pedutem and Kim Libradirado is with Team C.

Team A won bronze while Team B won the gold medal.

“Before we step in to the court, I always remind them that we are a Christian university and that we represent not only our school but we also represent God. Spectators or no spectators, we should always bring out our A game against our opponents because we offer every game to the Lord. Win or lose, we always pray and thank the Lord. And we are very grateful for our win…we dedicate it to God,” according to Pastor Keith Dune Gallos, one of the coaches of the Sepak Takraw Men’s team.

The 1st Hinugway Invitational Sepak Takraw Tournament was spearheaded by the local government of Cuartero, Capiz in celebration of their founding anniversary. More than 10 teams all over Panay competed in the said tournament. (Rusieljs G. Lunasco/CPU)