Friday, January 04, 2008 NegOr SEA Games medallists get incentives By Syril G. Repe
THE pride athletes from Negros Oriental who captured medals in just recently concluded Southeast Asian Games held in Thailand will be given P57,000 in incentives.
Governor Emilio Macias II said Wednesday this is to honor them for giving pride to the province and the country.
The players were, Joey Barba for cycling; Maristela Torres, long jump; and Jennifer Chan, archery women's compound bow.
Mioelle Gabaligno won silver in women's rowing double category, and the bronze medallists were Mark Javier and Wayne Larsen for men's archery; Romnick Ghai Pabalate - muay thai; and Michael Jorolan - water polo.
Buddy Ravello Provincilal Sports Coordinator said they will give the incentives when the athletes come home to the province, adding that they hope the amount will help the recipients strive to do better in the next competitions.
On the other hand Macias said he is planning to revive the Negros Oriental Sports Development program, to help in the athletes' training, and encourage the young to engage in sports in the province.
