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Track oval measurement: Results awaited from third party surveyor

By: Niña Mae C. Oliverio - Multimedia Reporter - CDN Digital | July 15,2024 - 01:41 PM

Track oval measurement: Results awaited from third party surveyor. Track oval CCSC

Cebu City Sports Center track oval. CDN Digital photo | Brian J. Ochoa

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) and Cebu City government are now waiting for the results of the track oval measurement from the survey of the third party contractor.

DepEd Assistant Secretary Francis Cesar Bringas said in a press briefing on July 13 that although technical consultants had visited the track oval before they won the bid, the initial measurement did not include the rubber surface.

It was only after the rubber and other requirements were added that they discovered the oval was short.

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Asia Paraase, a 17-year-old athlete from Pajo National High School in Lapu-Lapu City, captured the hearts today as she clinched the first gold medal of the Palarong Pambansa held at the Cebu City Sports Center. Paraase ruled the secondary girls' 3,000-meter run, winning the first gold medal in the entire meet and first gilt for the host delegation, Central Visayas which is an elusive feat. Tears streamed down Paraase's face as she crossed the finish line that culminated her emotional journey in triumph. Representing also the Spectrum Runners Club, Paraase shattered her personal record with a time of 10 minutes and 26 seconds, surpassing her previous best at the CVIRAA 2024 meet of 10:33. "I cried tears of joy because everything I've sacrificed, all the hardships and setbacks, have finally paid off. This is what God gave me after everything I went through," Paraase shared in an interview with CDN Digital. Despite facing challenges like training on a rough-surfaced track due to delays in the completion of the CCSC oval, Paraase's determination and resilience propelled her to victory. "I wasn't confident going in, knowing the strength of my competitors. I just aimed to beat my own time," she revealed. Her efforts paid off as she outpaced rivals like Gemma Pogoy, Chrishia Mae Tajarros from Eastern Visayas and Mary Jane Pagayon from Davao Region, who settled for silver and bronze, respectively. Paraase, inspired by Cebuana Olympian Mary Joy Tabal, revealed her ultimate dream which is to represent the Philippines internationally. "My family, God, my teammates, and my own determination are my inspiration," she affirmed. "Representing my country abroad would be a dream come true." Paraase will also compete in the 1,500-meter run on July 13 at Palarong Pambansa, hoping to clinch another gold medal.

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Dr. Adolf Aguilar, the assistant schools division superintendent of DepEd Cebu City, told reporters on Monday, that they were already waiting for the third party surveyor who would determine its exact measurement.

Aguilar assured that the current issue of the oval would not affect the declaration of the overall winner.

“It will still be the winner of whatever event we had,” Aguilar said.

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Moreover, in a separate statement of Cebu City Acting Mayor Garcia on Monday, he also said that they were waiting for the results from the survey of the “third party contractor.”

“Once we get their findings, and then, hopefully, we also get their recommendation,” Garcia said in a press briefing at the Cebu City Hall.

He said that if the problem would be on the structure, then they could have it adjusted, acknowledging that it might be a tedious process.

However, if the problem would be on the markings, then they should be changed.

“Ingon ana ka simple nga kanang ma 400 meters gyud siya,” Garcia said.

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(That is how simple it is to make it 400 meters)

As of Monday, Garcia said that he had yet to receive the final result of the survey from the third party surveyor. The personnel from the third party surveyor were also seen surveying the track oval yesterday.

The track oval at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) has become a matter of controversy after it was reported that the oval fell short of its 400-meter measurement. | with reports from Pia Piquero

 

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