LEYTE, LEYTE — The SIKLAB Leyte athletes paid a formal courtesy call to the Office of the Municipal Mayor following their victory as overall champions of the Area III Meet 2026, celebrating their sports achievement with local government officials.
Municipal Recognition and Ceremonial Courtesy Call
The delegation of student-athletes and athletic officials gathered at the municipal hall to formally present their championship title:
Executive Meeting: Municipal Mayor Engr. Jed C. Granados received the athletes, trainers, and coaching staff to recognize their performance during the regional athletic meet.
Community Leadership Support: Mayor Granados commended the championship delegation, reaffirming the Local Government Unit of Leyte's commitment to supporting grassroots sports development programs, athletic training infrastructure, and youth welfare.
Local Inspiration: Municipal leadership highlighted the athletes' achievement as a source of pride for the entire Leyteño community, encouraging local youth to pursue excellence in both academic and sports disciplines.
Community Collaboration and Athletic Development
The local victory highlights a collaborative effort between municipal leadership, sports educators, and local families:
Grassroots Coaching: The championship run relied on structured preparation, discipline, and training supervised by local coaches and sports mentors.
LGU Sports Pipeline: The municipality continues to leverage athletic programs to foster discipline, sportsmanship, and positive youth engagement across the town's barangays.
