CLOSE to 1,500 athletes from 600 schools are expected to vie
for honors in the 2008 Smart/Petron national inter-school taekwondo
championships on Sept. 20-21 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
"This event is important because it gives our up-and-coming
athletes the chance to demonstrate the techniques and styles they have learned
so far in the sport," said Philippine Taekwondo Association president Robert
Aventajado.
All schools all over the country affiliated with the PTA
will see action in eight divisions categorized into seniors, juniors and grade
schools. Each division will feature men and women in the novice and advance
groups.
Each team will be allowed five players and two alternates in
the competition sponsored by Smart Communications, PLDT, Petron, Adidas,
Philippine Sports Commission and Milo.
Among the schools and universities participating are De La
Salle University-Taft, Araneta, Zobel, Lipa and Dasmariñas, College of St.
Benilde, University of the Philippines, University of Santo Tomas, Ateneo, Far
Eastern University, University of the East, San Beda Alabang, Mendiola and
Taytay, Letran College, Don Bosco School of Makati and Mandaluyong, St.
Theresa’s College, Lourdes School of Mandaluyong and QC, OBMC, University of
Batangas, PNPA, Philippine Military Academy, Diliman Preparatory School, School
of St. Anthony, St. Vincent School, UPIS and Rizal High.
Education Undersecretary Ramon Bacani will be the guest of honor during the
opening ceremony at 1 p.m.
