NEGROS Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson led the opening of the two-day Abanse Negrense Badminton Tournament in San Carlos City, Saturday, October 23, 2021.

It was spearheaded by the Provincial Sports Office led by Executive Assistant to the Governor and Provincial Sports Coordinator, Tony Agustin.

Some 70 players from the cities of Himamaylan, Cadiz, Talisay, Bago, Silay, Sagay, Bacolod and San Carlos and the towns of Hinigaran and Calatrava participated in the tournament, a press release from the provincial government said.

The sports competition was composed of Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles (Open and Level D).

Lacson said that the provincial government is committed to continuing to promote the different sports programs in the province.

He urged all participants and organizers to strictly follow health protocols at all times, for everybody’s safety.

Also joining the opening ceremony were Executive Assistant IV, Jesus Facundo Combate, who represented San Carlos City Mayor Renato Gustilo, and tournament manager, Jay Binas, among others. (PR)