6/1/09

2009 Mindanao Youth Amateur Boxing Tournament opens on Tuesday, June 2

The 2009 Mindanao Youth Amateur Boxing Tournament presented by Cong. Anton Floirendo Lagdameo in partnership with the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) and SMART Sports formally opens on Tuesday, June 2, in Panabo City.

Various teams will see action this afternoon as the first round of eliminations will happen right after the opening ceremonies at 2:00PM at Panabo Multi-Purpose Tourism, Cultural and Sports Center.

A total of 22 teams who came all the way from various parts of Mindanao started arriving Saturday in Panabo City for the medical check-up and general weigh-in before the actual bout today until June 6. The list includes boxers from North Cotabato, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, Davao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Zamboanga and Davao City.

Other teams are Iligan City, Aglayan Malaybalay, Compostella Valley, Kapalong, Talaingod, Sto.Tomas, Calinan Davao, Zamboanga del Norte, and Sta.Josefa.

Quarter Finals will be happening on June 4, Semi Finals on June 5, and Finals on June 6 where the better teams will knock each other out towards grabbing the title as the ultimate team who deserves the chance to represent the island and take home the elusive Olympic Gold.

Exciting games and prizes also await lucky audience to enjoy more their participation in the event. In addition, there will be free transportation to and from the fight venue for the audience from June 2 to 6, which will be stationed at the Panabo City Place near the old City Hall, courtesy of TADECO.


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