The City Government led by Mayor John Dalipe Monday morning formally recognized 4 chess players who bagged medals in the recently concluded 6th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship held in Bangkok, Thailand.
John Cyrus S. Borce (14 years old), Angela Joelle L. San Luis (17 years old), Robick Vohn K. Villa (17 years old) and Cyreine Jean S. Borce (10 years old) were presented with Certificates of Recognition for their splendid performance contributing 7 Gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals to the Philippine medal tally.
Mayor Dalipe highly praised the chess prodigies, as he cited the importance of investing in sports and youth development.
The players will also receive cash incentives based on the provisions of a City Ordinance.
Their individual medal haul is as follows:
John Cyrus Borce (14 and Under Boys)
- Gold – Team Rapid Event
- Gold – Team Standard Event
- Silver – Individual Rapid Event
- Silver – Team Blitz Event
- Bronze – Individual Standard
Angela Joelle L. San Luis (18 and Under Girls)
- Gold – Team Standard Event
- Gold – Team Blitz Event
- Gold – Team Rapid Event
- Bronze -Individual Rapid Event
Robick Vohn K. Villa (18 and Under Boys)
- Gold – Team Blitz Event
- Silver – Team Rapid Event
- Cyreine Jean S. Borce (10 and Under Girls)
- Gold – Team Standard Event
Also recognized was Coach Joey Florendo for exerting his best efforts that resulted to the victorious representation of the 4 Zamboangueno chess wizards during the Thailand event held November 3-15, 2022.
City Sports Director Dr. Cecil Atilano presented the young chess masters during the City Government flag raising ceremony at the City Hall grounds Monday morning.
(Source: City Government of Zamboanga Facebook page, photo courtesy of City Sports Division)