ZAMBOANGA CITY SHINES AT ZPRAA WEIGHTLIFTING COMPETITION

Darine Krist Gaña of Zamboanga City delivered a powerhouse performance to emerge victorious in the Girls’ 40kg body weight category during the ZPRAA Secondary Weightlifting Competition, April 8.
​Gaña’s gold-medal effort saw her achieve a commanding total score of 109, securing a massive lead for her delegation. This year’s competition is particularly significant as it marks the historic debut of wieighlifting in the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletic Association (ZPRAA) meet.
Official Final Result
🥇 Zamboanga City – 109 points
🥈 ZANDIDA – 59 points
🥉 Zamboanga del Sur – 45 points
​The inclusion of weightlifting in the ZPRAA roster highlights the region’s commitment to diversifying sports and nurturing world-class talent. Zamboanga City’s dominant display in this category sets a high bar for the remainder of the tournament. (Words by NJ Ocampo, DepEd IX/Photos by M. Santos, CIO)
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