๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ผ๐ฝ | ๐๐ง๐ค๐ข ๐พ๐๐ข๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐พ๐๐ข๐๐๐ช๐๐ฃโฆ
๐ง๐๐จ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ด๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ป๐ฎ๐โ๐น ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ต๐ถ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐, ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐-๐ฆ๐๐จ๐๐
Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) has sent its largest contingent yet to the State Colleges and Universities Athletics Association (SCUAA) National Games in Camiguin, with 16 athletes competing in Athletics, Archery, Arnis, Chess, Karatedo, Womenโs Basketball, and Menโs Volleyball.ย
Embarking on an arduous 58-hour journey beginning 17 April, the TAU team, accompanied by eight officials and support staff, traveled by coaster, ferry, bus, cargo ship, and jeepney to reach the island province in Region 10 by 20 April. Their collective determination mirrors TAUโs enduring aspirations to champion sporting excellence, fresh off a historic medal haul at the SCUAA III Regional Games in Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) last February.
TAUโs athletes are riding a wave of momentum after clinching 35 gold medals at the regional leg. The Carabaos also amassed 96 medals overall, securing a top 5 finish among 14 state universities and colleges (SUCs) in Central Luzon.ย
Despite logistical challenges, Team TAU remains undaunted. The delegationโs marathon travel to Camiguin included multiple transfers, but athletes like Arnis standout Jeng Jeng Baldado see it as motivation: โThe tiring adventure fuels us. Weโre proud to represent TAU and Central Luzon.โ
Sending his warmest felicitation, TAU President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson expressed confidence that TAUians would continue to bring honor and glory to their Alma Mater. โYour TAU family are cheering for you even if weโre hundreds of kilometers away,โ Dr. Salunson continued.
Meanwhile, as the SCUAA Nationals kick off on 23 April, all eyes are on TAUโs promising contenders like 2025 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup gold medalist Merry Joy I. Trupa and FISU World University Games (WUG) qualifier Allyssa Faye R. Felipe.
๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐จ๐๐
TAU Sports Development Office (SDO) Director Dr. Emerson B. Cuzzamu expressed his sincerest gratitude for the safe arrival of the Universityโs flag bearers in Northern Mindanao. โIโve witnessed firsthand the efforts and sacrifices of our athletes, coaches, and trainers in preparing for this moment,โ Dr. Cuzzamu remarked.ย
He also emphasized that the support from the TAU administration, coupled with the regionโs strong backing, has been instrumental in sharpening the skills, building stamina, and cultivating a champion mindset for the TAU athletes. According to Dr. Cuzzamu, the University has already taken concrete steps to modernize sports infrastructure and increase incentives, underpinning its institutional goal to pioneer sports and wellness tourism and education in northwestern Tarlac.
Meanwhile, Dr. Salunson mentioned that TAU is planning to upgrade training facilities, expand participation in local, national, and international tournaments, and launch its BS Exercise and Sports Science program to produce world-class athletes and sports professionals.
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