The Technology Advocate (2022 University-wide Sports Olympics)

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Athletes in Action: Responding to Sports Development TransitioningtotheNewNormal,” Laguna State PolytechnicUniversity(LSPU)initiated its first post pandemic face to face University wide Sports Competition atSta.Cruz Campus’s (SCC) Activity Center, Nov.9.

Present in the opening program were 597 delegates from the four main campuses

pus, Los Banos Campus, and Siniloan Campus,and onesatellitecampus,theLopezSatelliteCampus.

In his welcome remarks, SCC’s Campus Director, Engr. Manuel Luis R. Alvarez, emphasized the significance of LSPU’ssupporttothem.

“Nararamdaman ko naman yung excitement ninyo kasi ang LSPU naman is yung support sa Sports, of 03

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STA. CRUZ CAMPUS, LAGUNA The Lopez Golden Stallions dethronedthegrittySanPablo CityCampus(SPCC)Thunders on the 2022 University Wide Sports Women’s Basketball Finals with a score of 65 58, November11. Michelle Carandang,

Rimini Valero andMarcoLimYbardalozaled the way for the victory of the LSPU Siniloan Campus swimming team after winning first place in the University Wide Sports swimming event held at the LSPU San Pablo City Campus (SPCC) last

NapasakamayngLagunaState Polytechnic University Siniloan Campus ang regional tiketnangmakamitangunang puwesto sa Men’s and Women’s Beach Volley Championship match kontra LSPU San Pablo City Campus sa nagdaang University Wide

BAGANI. LSPU Sta. Cruz Campus dancers showcase the significance of unity among the campuses through an interpretative dance weaving the university colors together. ( Jill Ann C. Sumadsad)

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Stallions snatch the crown from Thunders

By JesselAnneH.Salazar

Valero, Ybardaloza lead Siniloan unbowed in swimming

By DannaPaulaP.Belen

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Siniloan, naghari muli sa 2022 Beach Volley Championship

By ArianneJ.Guera

LagunaStatePolytechnicUniversity (LSPU) eyes back to back championship titles in theupcomingCultureandthe Arts Festival (CAF) and Sports Olympics 2022 of the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State UniversitiesandColleges(STRASUC).

Attheclosing ceremony of the first post face to face University Sports Competition on November 11, LSPU Sports Director, Dr. Darwin D. Ofrin, emphasized in his concluding remarks the importance of physical preparations as they facethenextlevelofthecompetition.

“We are expecting another challenge in our sports unit, we are the defending champion.Andweareaiming for an overall championship in the upcoming STRASUC event,” Dr. Ofrin also encouraged and showed support to the athletes and told them that LSPU will assist and advise them every step of the way as they will compete in theSTRASUCtournament.

LSPU’s Sports Director

backing of coaches and trainers, LSPU can win the overall title at the forthcoming STRASUCevent.

John Joshua Belen, an athlete for seven years, also

kaya patuloy padin ang aking training umulan man o umaraw, upang sa gayon ay hindi masayang ang binigay saking pagkakataon ng LSPU para lumarosa ibang level ng competition,”Belensaidinan interview.

puses of LSPU, namely the Sta. Cruz Campus (SCC), San Pablo City Campus (SPCC), Siniloan Campus (SC), and LosBanosCampus(LBS),and one satellite campus, the LopezSatelliteCampus.

RE OPEN. Dr. Darwin Ofrin, Director of Sports as he aims for a grandslam win for this year's STRASUC Sports during the opening program. ( Jill Ann C. Sumadsad)

Baguhang LSPU-SPCC Thunders, kumubra ng 14

medalya; pasok sa STRASUC

Hindi naging hadlang ang pagiging baguhan ng mga manlalaro mula Laguna State Polytechnic University San Pablo City Campus (LSPU SPCC) athletics team upang makapag tala ng 14 medalya sa University Wide Sports Athletics Event na ginanap sa Santa Cruz Campus(SCC), ika siyamngNobyembre.

Pinangunahan ng baguhannasiJohnJoshuaBelen ang Thunders na may dalawang ginto mula sa 5,000 and 10,000 meter run at isang pilak naman mula sa 3,000 meterrun.

Nakapaglista rin ng mga medalya para sa men's team angmgabaguhangsinaBruce Esguerra, Randell Manalo, at Bryan Chavez ng dalawang gintoatisangpilak,isangginto at pilak, at isang pilak at tanso,ayonsapagkakasunod sunod.

Samantala, dalawang ginto naman ang naiuwi ng senior team captain Lyka Janer sa 200 meter at 400 meter run women's category habang nagtala si Jenny Pido ng isang pilak sa javelin throwatisangtansosadiscus throw.

Sa kabuuan mayroong pitong ginto, tatlong pilak, at

apat na tanso ang LSPU SPCC athletics team kung saan lahat sa anim na miyembro na binubuo ng apat na lalaki at dalawangbabaeangnakapagbigay medalya para sa koponan.

Ang mga nakakuha ng

medalya ay magpapatuloy para sa darating na 2022 Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) Sports Competition sa darating na ika 3 hanggang 5 ng Disyembre.***

ry in the battle for third of Futsal Men with a 12 2 drubbingoftheSiniloan(SC)Carabuls in the 2022 Intercampus Sports Competitions, November10.

SPCC blue strikers banked on its one on one defense play and took control of the possession early in the first half, giving the SC green kickers a hard time maneuvering their way into the opponent’sfield.SanPablostrikers netted a 5 0 slate against the Siniloan kickers, taking

Thunders widened the gap evenmoreasthekickerswere on attack mode at the mid, taking a 10 0 lead with each SPCC player contributing a goal.

Spiritsstillhigh,theSiniloan strikers pierced into the SPCC’ssoliddefenseandmanaged two goals, however, the Thunders returned the favor, finishing the second half with a12 2slate.

Although both sides didnotmakeittothechampionship this year, all of them are decided to train harder with their teams and try for

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course headed by our University President, is, nandyan palagi” Engr. Alvarez shared his way of supporting the players by personally messaging his faculty members forthemtobeexcused.

UniversityPresident,Dr. MarioR.Briones,encouraged theathletestobegoodexamplesforeveryone.

“Athletes serve as a role modelinsociety,”Dr.Briones said in his inspirational message.

Dr. Briones also showed his support for and appreciation of the athletes, and assured them that LSPU fully guides them in achieving theirdreams.

“My dear LSPU athletes, it is our hope that you know

that the university supports [you,]andwegotyourback,” LSPU’s University President saidasheendedhistalk.

Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Eden C. Callo, also talked about the significance of conducting Sports Olympics for the athletesofLSPU.

“The LSPU Sports Olympic helps in identifying the bestplayerswhowillthenbe delegatesfortheregionaland national Olympics wherestudent athletes from various state universities and colleges come together for the same purpose of fellowship through sports,” Dr. Callo said.

Winners of the annual event will represent LSPU in the forthcoming STRASUC SportscompetitioninDecember.***

VICTORY POSE. Athletics team from San Pablo City campus as they receive gold medal. ( Aeron John G. Remorin)

ON GUARD. SPC Thunders defending the ball from Siniloan Carabulls during futsal men event. ( Ella May J. Bartolo)

PURSUIT. SPC Thunders and SCC Piston Blaze’s in the battle of chase. ( Ella May J. Bartolo)

cause of lacking of time to train, I still motivate them to struggleinwinning.”

Ontheotherhand,Marielle Dae Cuentas, one of the

Valero, Ybardaloza lead Siniloan unbowed

in swimming

November10,2022.

Valero won her all 5 events, resulting to an individual score of 75 points, reigning supreme for women’s category. On the other hand, Ybardolaza dived his wayforfirstin3eventsand2 tied match, garnering 72 pointsforthemen’scategory.

Siniloan merfolks proved to be dominant as they also took lead in the team rankings. The women’s teamdecupledSta.CruzCampus with 503 points and the men’steamwereabletolimit other campuses to two digits, having384points.

Sta. Cruz Campus (SCC)

ended on second spot with their women’s team having 55 points and men’s team having90points.

For the men’s category, SanPabloCityCampus(SPCC) ranked third with 28 points, and Los Banos Campus (LBC)

placingfourthwith16points. Together with other qualified swimmers, the two key players will represent LSPUtotheSouthernTagalog Regional Association State, Colleges and Universities (STRASUC)2022.***

Siniloan, naghari muli sa 2022 Beach Volley Championship

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Sports Competition sa LSPU Sta. Cruz Campus, Nobyembre10.

Muling nagpakain ng buhanginang5 timedefending champions sa nasabing torneo matapos umiskor ng 2 1samen’scategory,at2 0 sa women’s category, kontra SPCC.

“Ang preparation lang po namin, sumasabay kami sa indoor ng training so ang training po naming ay pang indoor, hindi pang outdoor sabi ni Rafael De Torres, dating STRASUC gold medalist ngLSPUsabeachvolleyball.

Aniya, bumase at nag adjust na lamang sila sa kung anong court sila maglalaro nang mawalan sila ng pasilidad na maaari nilang magamit para sa pag eensayo dahil sa pananalasa ngbagyonoongSetyembre.

Samantala, ipinahayag naman nina Arabela Aquino at Gimberly Velina, mga manlalaro ng Siniloan Campus, ang kanilang dahilan at inspirasyon na nakatulong upang makamit nila ang gintong medalya sa nasabing sportsevent.

“Parang sa mga past na lumaban po sa STRASUC, paranglahatsamin(Siniloan Campus) nanggaling yung gold. Parang nasa isip po namin, baka sa amin maputol kaya kailangan naming galingan at magpursigi talaga,” paglalahad ng tambalangAquinoatVelina.

Idinagdag din ng dalawang baguhan na ang pinakakailangan upang manaig sa isang laro ay ang komunikasyon at determinasyon paramanalo.

Angapatnamanlalarong Siniloan ay aabante sa STRASUC Sports Olympics na gaganapin sa Cavite sa daratingnaDisyembre.

SCOREBOX: Men's:SC(2)vs.SPCC(1)

AQUA NYMPHS. Commencement of women's swimming competition as they dive in last U Wide Bubble Sports Event. ( Ella May J. Bartolo)

VEHEMENT. LSPU SPCC women's basketball team engages into an intense match with LSPU SC's team. ( Aeron John G. Remorin)

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his chest while wearing his attire,hefoughtforapodium meter runningeventintherecentlyconWide Sports Olympics 2022 of LSPU. However, obstacles are indeed unavoidable in every journey. As he dashed towardsthefinishline,atower like hurdle of cramps appeared, crushing his hopes of

Devastated, he felt that his days spent on training were all for nothing. Broken, he felt that his efforts were

running attire once again and fought for a place in the 800 meter running event where hewonthesilvermedalandis nowaproudrepresentativeof LSPUfortheupcomingSouthernTagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) Sports Olympics2022.

Despite competing in 800 meter, 1500 meter, and 3000 meter events and loved his career since high school, sinceheisastudent athlete,it is a challenge for him to run along on both of these tracks.

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ty field for the Sports Olympics. petitions. The way they value their career can be equally In an instance that we

OATH OF SPORTMANSHIP

ingeffectsofthematchesthat couldinitiateafirewereevaded.***

Vanessa G. Belen

Vanessa G. Belen

LITERARY

A METER IN SECONDS

Some people might think that losing is winning

They should know that a 10-second moment could ignite new beginnings That 10 seconds after the results are in That 10 seconds, whether they decide to give up or keep going

Nobody knows this, but it’s where their path depends Should they stop? Should they keep going? Should they find another passion?

It might be their heart's desire, or it could have just been an expectation

All these questions filled their minds after that 10-second situation

J. Bartolo) Sumadsad)

IN POSITION. Czarina Batralo of SPCC Thunders in women’s beach volleyball as she aims for her goal. ( Ella May J. Bartolo)

GET SCREENED. Screening committee from different campuses of Laguna State Polytechnic University as they pose after the successful inter campus sports event. ( Aeron John G. Remorin)

ANGEL’S SERVE. LSPU SPCC’s Thunders Lyka Burbos of women beach volleyball player as she unleashed her balletic serve. ( Ella May J. Bartolo)

CELEBRATION. Delegates from four campuses of LSPU join the parade as part of the opening ceremony of this year's Inter Sports. ( Jill Ann C. Sumadsad)

FOCUS. LSPU SPCC Billiards player, eyeing to take home a medal. ( Jill Ann C. Sumadsad)

HARD WORK. Teamwork of Beach volleyball men of San Pablo City Campus allow them to bring home the silver medal. ( Jill Ann C. Sumadsad)

ASPIRATION. The San Pablo Campus volleyball women are on the verge of their anticipation before winning 3rd place in the game. ( Jill Ann C. Sumadsad)