ZC Sports Division

ZAMBOANGA CITY EMPLOYEES SPORTS & RECREATION PROGRAM

September 4, 2026 - Table Tennis & Badminton Highlights

Energy, skill, and fun filled the day. Employees showed great focus and teamwork in every match. Everyone played with heart and gave their best on the court and at the table. It was a wonderful day of sports, friendship, and healthy competition.

ZAMBOANGA CITY EMPLOYEES SPORTS & RECREATION PROGRAM — VOLLEYBALL RESULTS

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Champion: Purple Champ
1st Runner‑Up: OCVET
2nd Runner‑Up: GSO

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Champion: Purple Champ
1st Runner‑Up: SP
2nd Runner‑Up: OCVET

Big congratulations to Purple Champ for winning both championships. Great game to all teams you all played with heart and teamwork.

A meeting of the Organizing Committee was held for the City’s hosting of the National PRISAA Games 2027, headed by Mayor Khymer Adan T. Olaso as Committee Chairperson. His Vice Chairpersons were Councilor Elbert “B**g” Atilano, Sr. and Councilor Elking Omaga. Also present were department heads, City Administrator Percival Ramos, Sports Officers Dr. Cecil Atilano, Jonathan de Sosa, and Rafael Nicolas Evangelista IV, representatives from the Department of Education, City Police, ZAMCELCO, ZCWD, and different division chiefs.

Committee members gathered to discuss and plan the upcoming major event. Councilor Elbert “B**g” Atilano led the discussion and provided important guidance on preparations for the games. He identified the different competition venues, facilities, safety measures, transportation, and all the needs of visiting athletes, coaches, officials, and guests.

Everyone shared ideas and worked together to ensure the event would be well organized, safe, and successful. The team is fully committed to delivering a memorable 6th National PRISAA Games 2027, a Zamboanga City can be truly proud of.

𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 - 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

August was a productive and successful month for our division. We organized different sports activities and preparations for upcoming events. Our team remained committed to supporting athletes and promoting sports development in the city.

We look forward to continuing our efforts in September.

ENHORABUENA TO OUR OUTSTANDING ATHLETES

2026 PHILIPPINE NATIONAL KATA AND TEAM JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

Aug. 21–23, 2026 | Brgy. Nazareth Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro City

WMSU PYTHON JUDO CLUB — PROUD WINNERS!
NAGE NO KATA — YOUTH — GOLD
Tori: Erich Zarina I. Nuño
Uke: Abdullah Orinza

NAGE NO KATA — JUNIORS — SILVER
Tori: Joseph Ameer Sahial
Uke: Emrish May Marie Ramos

NAGE NO KATA — SENIORS — GOLD
Tori: Joseph Ameer Sahial
Uke: Vince Carl Rabuyo

YOUTH MIXED TEAM — GOLD
Boys:
−60 kg: Salham Khaleed A. Edding, Timothy Mateo
−81 kg: Ben-Nashrief Abduhari
81 kg: Rayne Ar-Rayyan S. Orenza

Girls:
−48 kg: Shasmeen A. Edding
−63 kg: Sitti Fiona Dacanay
63 kg: Erich Zarina I. Nuño

ZAMBOANGA CITY JUDO TEAM — PROUD WINNERS!
JUNIORS MIXED TEAM — SILVER
Men's:
−73 kg: Joseph Ameer Sahial
−90 kg: Samier Uddin
90 kg: Chad Marione Orinza, Rayne Ar-Rayyan S. Orenza

Women's:
−57 kg: Hilary Andrea Dahoy
-70 kg: Jasmin Gubaynon
70 kg: Emrish May Marie Ramos

A big thank you to President Steven Chua for his great leadership and full support to our teams. Your help made this success possible.

Healthy mind, active body, stronger public service! Best moments from the Zamboanga City Employees Sports & Recreation Program.

The Joaquin F. Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex (Grandstand) will be CLOSED starting August 27, 2026 for renovation works until further notice.

We are doing this to improve the facility and make it safer and better for everyone. Thank you for your understanding.

Engr. II Glimel Gonzales from the City Engineer’s Office and Project in Charge Spurway Robert Aguspina, together with Councilor Elbert “B**g” Atilano, Cecilia Atilano, Ed.D., and Sports Development Officer III Jonathan De Sosa, inspected the oval at the City Grandstand for upcoming renovation works.

This visit ensured that all needed repairs and improvements will be properly carried out to make the facility safe, durable, and ready for everyone to use. A great step toward a better sports venue.

𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐀 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐘| Mayor Khymer Olaso Thursday night, August 27, exude hospitality during the victory celebration for 20 Zamboangueño young athletes who returned from the 2026 Palarong Pambansa with a 25-medal haul .

The celebration honored the athletes who represented Zamboanga City at the national games in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, from May 19 to 31, where they competed under the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletics Association (ZPRAA).

The athletes brought home 17 gold, two silver, and six bronze medals from competitions in badminton, chess, dancesports, kickboxing, pencak silat, weightlifting, and athletics.

Olaso congratulated the athletes for their performance and expressed confidence in their continued development and pursuit of excellence in sports, encouraging them to sustain the discipline and determination that brought them to the national stage.

He likewise presented certificates of commendation to the athletes in recognition of their performance at the Palarong Pambansa.

Moreover, Olaso had also joined the Zamboanga delegation during the national games, where he provided support and boosted the athletes' morale as they competed under the theme "Unlocking the Future Through Sports."

The victory party served as the city government's celebration of the athletes' national-level performance and recognition of their contribution to Zamboanga City's sporting achievements.

Present at the momentous occassion were Councilor B**g Atilano, City Sports Division Chief Dr. Cecil Atilano, Department of Education (DepEd) - Zamboanga City Division representative Dr. Basilio Uy, coaches, and the athletes.

Congratulations to one of our Zamboangueño athlete Lloyd Dennis Catipon from San Jose a
Jiu-jitsu Fighter -94kgs for winning the
🥈 Silver Medal in the SOUTHEAST ASIA REGIONAL JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP
Siem-Reap, Cambodia
August 21-23, 2026, from the Sports Development Office, we are so proud of you.