An athlete from Eastern Visayas has captured the first gold medal of the 2026 Palarong Pambansa in the athletics 3,000-meter track event for secondary girls.
Fourteen-year-old Chrisia Mae Tajarros emerged victorious in the event last May 25, successfully defending her title after winning the same gold medal during the 2025 Palarong Pambansa in Ilocos Norte.
"I trained for nearly a year to prepare for this year's Palaro," Tajarros told the media in an interview after winning the event.
She also thanked the officials in the region, the members of her training team, school officials, and her coach for their support.
Fellow Eastern Visayas athlete Angel Lumacang bagged the silver medal, while Charlene Cos from the Davao Region secured the bronze.
(With report from PNA)
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