Pinay gymnasts, umariba sa Malaysian meet
PINANGUNAHAN ni Breanna Labadan ang matikas na kampanya ng Philippine gymnastics team sa 2nd Vitrigo International Cup nitong weekend sa Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Nakamit ni Labadan ang dalawang ginto sa IAA at Ball routines sa Pre-Junior (11 to 13) category, habang naiuwi ang silver medal sa Clubs at Freehand.
Hataw din sina Dannah Sabio at Nicole Medina sa Seniors (18 and above) category. Nanguna siSabio sa Hoop at Ribbon routines bago nakabronze sa IAA.
Naiuwi naman ni Medina ang silver medal sa Ball at Clubs routines bago nakopo ang bronze sa Hoop event.
“With the correct vision, planning, right people ( into the program) and right coaches, we can surely get good results and success in this sport. Discipline will always be the key and bridge to success,” pahayag ni Arnold Labadan, ama ni Breanna.
Kasama rin sa koponan sina Kiana Alagaban, Divina Sembrano at Daniel Dela Pisa sa Juniors Category (age 14 to 17).
Tumayo naming opisyal ng delegasyon sina Mr. Labadan, foreign coach Ms. Dora Vass, National Coach and Brevet Judge Whynn Reroma, Ballet Coach Marion Ignacio at Coach National Judge Efren Torres.
“We dedicate this victory to the Lord and to the Philippines. Bree trains so hard, 7-8 hours a day, in the gym. She deserves it and we are very proud of what she has become now. For as long as she keeps her commitment to the sport, we believe she can rise to be among the top stars in Rhythmic Gymnastics and continue to bring pride to the country,” pahayag ni Labadan.