The City Government of Davao, through the City Sports Development Division, awarded medals, cash incentives, and plaques of recognition to 287 Dabawenyo athletes and coaches during the Gabi ng Parangal at Pasasalamat 2024.
City Sports Development Division Head, Michael Denton Aportadera, said during his speech that the event aims to recognize the achievements of both athletes and coaches in various sports competitions including the Batang Pinoy 2023, Philippine National Games 2023, and international competitions in 2023.
He added that the achievements of the athletes and coaches has brought honor to the city, and have made all Dabawenyos proud.
In a message delivered by Aportadera, City Mayor Sebastian Duterte also congratulated the athletes and coaches, and shared his hopes that they will “continue to serve as instruments of positive influence in our community, as well as the source of inspiration to the next generation of Dabawenyo athletes.”
Aportadera also urged the athletes to keep doing what they have been doing in their sports. He reminded them that the common denominator among all athletes, both well-known athletes around the world and those who are still making their names in the field, is discipline.
The Gabi ng Parangal at Pasasalamat took place at the SMX Convention Center on June 30, and was attended by Dabawenyo athletes, coaches, partner organizations, and other important figures in the field of sports in the city.
During the recognition ceremony, private institutions that played an important role as partners in implementing the sports development program of the city were also recognized. CIO