15/12/2025
SPORTS UPDATE I ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ
ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL โ The Strategic Sports Action Planning Workshop successfully concluded on December 10โ11, 2025, marking a significant step in strengthening sports development in the Island Garden City of Samal. The two-day activity gathered key stakeholders to develop a unified and strategic roadmap aimed at elevating the cityโs performance in regional and national sporting events.
The workshop featured a keynote address by Sir Giovanni Gulanes, Provincial Sports and Youth Development Officer of Davao del Norte, who shared best practices in sports governance and athlete development. He emphasized the importance of focusing on priorities and maintaining discipline in training, noting that โcorrect practice makes progress.โ His insights highlighted proven strategies that have contributed to sustained success over the years and served as a guide for improving local sports programs.
The activity was attended by local government personnel led by the Youth and Sports Division, along with DepEdโSamal school principals, business stakeholders, and former athletes, reflecting a strong collaborative effort in revitalizing Samalโs sports landscape.
Discussions centered on strengthening grassroots sports programs, improving athlete preparation, and increasing Samalโs medal performance in competitions such as the DAVRAA Meet, Batang Pinoy, and other regional and national tournaments. Participants emphasized the need for long-term planning, capacity building, and multi-sectoral support to ensure sustainable sports development.
The Strategic Sports Action Planning Workshop is an initiative of the Youth and Sports Division, spearheaded by Acting Youth and Sports Division Head Mr. Francis Erick Flores, under the leadership of Mayor Lemuel Toto Reyes, in line with the city governmentโs commitment to ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. The initiative reinforces the administrationโs dedication to nurturing disciplined, competitive, and empowered young athletes.
With a clear vision and renewed commitment, the City Government of Samal looks forward to restoring its legacy of excellence in sports and building a stronger future for Samalenyo athletes.