Western Visayas bets are unstoppable in the international arena as Ilonggo Alfrence Braza and Negrense Bernalyn Bejoy captured a silver medal each in the 85th Singapore Open Track and Field Championships held at the Singapore Sports Hub.
Braza, a native of Iloilo City, snatched the silver medal in the men’s 1,500-meter event with his 3:56.25 clocking, behind gold medal winner Yad Hapizudin of Indonesia, who had 3:53.99.
Meanwhile, Bacolod City-native Bejoy also settled for a silver medal in the women’s 800-meter run with 2:10.91 clocking, behind Thailand’s Benny Nontanam (2:10.49).
According to Bejoy, the moment means a lot, because it reminds her of how far she have come and how far she still want to go.
“Still I’m proud of this result, but I know there’s more in me. With God’s grace, love, and the support of those around me, I’ll keep pushing past my limits. I believe this is only a glimpse of what’s possible,” added the former De La Salle University standout.
Meanwhile, Ronnie Malipay delivered the lone gold medal for Team Philippines in the men’s triple jump with 15.49-meter performance.
Sonny Wagdos in the men’s 5,000-meter event, and Hokett Delos Santos in the men’s pole vault with 5.05-meter performance also delivered silver medals for team PH.IMT Sports
