Sigrab opening salvo ignites zeal for sports

by THERESA MAE DULMAN

Reviving the spirit of camaraderie, Rev. Fr. Leo Alaras, OAR, Overall Chair of the College Sportsfest 2023, set the ball rolling for the week-long sports festivity at the University Gymnasium, Apr. 18.

Anchored on this year’s theme “Sigrab: Illuminating Recoletos Unity through Flaring Sports Festivity!”, the ceremony kicked off with the lighting of the Symbolic Friendship Flame while athletes took an Oath of Sportsmanship.

For this year’s sports festivity, each college sent out their players to vie for athletics, basketball, volleyball, chess, football, and table tennis.

“[Here in UNO-R], we assure that you [students] will receive holistic formation socially, spiritually, with the intrapersonal skills that are given to you by the university, so during the sports activities, altogether, we learn while enjoying the games,” Fr. Alaras said in his opening remarks.

In addition, Rev. Fr. Joel Alve, OAR, performed a Ceremonial Toss together with Rev. Fr. Amadeo Lucero, OAR and Raymond Goyon, representatives from UNO-R and Colegio de Sta. Ana - Victoria’s teams for a basketball exhibition game.

“This week-long sports festivity will truly showcase how each college proves that they are housed by creative minds and unceasing strength in the name of sportsmanship excellence,” Sportsfest Committee Member and UNO-R Supreme Student Government bracket and determined to toss the luck of Serpents in a 3-0 goal.

“Winning today’s game is really fulfilling for all of us. Our efforts and preparation really paid off,” Griffin booter Charlou Arcangel said.

The Tiger booters hindered the spot of Serpents in playing for the finals with a 1-0 close match. On the other hand, the Dragon booters hailed through the field as they winded-up the odds of the Griffins ending in a 3-1 score.

The Tiger and Dragon booters will face each other again at the field in the chance of bringing home the title as the Champion of Men’s Football in this year’s sportsfest.

President Melrose Seron said in her closing remarks.

Moreover, students can look forward to matches against other