HRRACI Sportsfest 2024 culminates with championship games today | The Freeman
CEBU, Philippines — Exciting championship games in basketball and volleyball will take centerstage as the Hotel Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu, Inc. (HRRACI) Sportsfest 2024 culminates today (Sunday, July 21) at the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) along Salinas Drive in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City.
Seda Central Bloc and Shangri-la Mactan Cebu Resort, both undefeated, will slug it out for the coveted crown in basketball.
Before the battle for hardcourt supremacy, the West vs East All-Star Game featuring executives from various HRRACI members who have a penchant for playing hoops will take place at 8:30 a.m.
HRRACI President Alfred Reyes of Bai Hotel, vice president Carlo Anton Suarez of Cebu Grand Hotel, and Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) President Mark Anthony Ynoc of San Remigio Beach Club will banner the West team, which is also composed of Jun Perocillo, Seigfred Paraguya, Ed Sangol, Ron Manalang, Xavier Castueras, Bryan Lasala, Danny Ting, and Dennis Estrella.
They will go up against the East side manned by Brian Noel, Domiku Ugarte, Hembler Mendoza, Johnson del Valle, Earl Quiñones, Christopher Escorial, Nigel Yap, Rex Yap, Simon Chew, Chris Gothong, Joseph Lo, and Ariel Villacorte.
Meanwhile, Seda is aiming for a triple championship as it will also contend for the volleyball titles against Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu in the men’s division and versus Nustar Resort and Casino in the women’s category.
On the other hand, table tennis and track and field events will be contested starting at 8 a.m.
The closing program in the afternoon will be highlighted by the cheerdance competition, the selection of Mr. and Ms. HRRACI Sportsfest, the crowning of the Queen of HRRACI Sportsfest 2024. — (FREEMAN)