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UP-Mindanao sports complex targeted for completion by 2018

- Maya M. Padillo

THE SPORTS complex being built within the University of the Philippine­s-Mindanao (UP-Min) in Mintal, Davao City is targeted for completion by 2018, with the indoor sports facilities now in the finishing touches, according to former 3rd District Congressma­n Isidro T. Ungab, who pushed for and helped source funds for the P300-million project. Mr. Ungab, in an interview with BusinessWo­rld, said work on the track and field oval, football field, and two outdoor stadiums are also ongoing. The sports complex is being positioned as a possible venue for the South East Asian Games (SEA Games) in 2019. Last year, Philippine Sports Commission Chair William I. Ramirez confirmed that the Philippine­s will host the regional event, with Manila and Davao City as the top two choices as venue. Aside from the UP-Min sports complex, other nearby facilities that can be used are the University of Mindanao Gymnasium and the Davao del Norte Sports Complex. —

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