In line with the university’s 52nd Founding Anniversary celebrations, Biliran Province State University, through the Sports Athletic Services Office, organized an invitational and employee sports tournament on August 30.

These sports events aimed to strengthen the team dynamics and chemistry of the BiPSU Tigers in preparation for SCUAA 2024, provide faculty and staff with a stress-relieving and enjoyable competition, and showcase the talents of participating students.

In her opening message, Engr. Carmel Docallos, Sports Director, emphasized the essence of unity and camaraderie through sports.

“Let us remember that it is not just about winning or losing, but about the values we embody: teamwork, fair play, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence,” said Engr. Docallos.

Sporting activities featured an invitational basketball game held at the university gymnasium; volleyball at the sports center; and softball and baseball tournaments at the university oval grounds. Meanwhile, faculty and employees participated in basketball and volleyball tournaments at the same venues.

The Invitational Tournament highlighted the fierce competition among teams, creating an electrifying atmosphere on and off the court. In the basketball showdown, Khalifa Team claimed victory against the BiPSU Tigers in a nail-biting match.

The excitement continued in softball, where Merida Faith Defenders from Leyte triumphed over the BiPSU Tigers, showcasing their remarkable skills on the field, while the BiPSU Tigers were hailed as champions over Naval Legend in a thrilling baseball match.

Furthermore, the BiPSU Tigers emerged victorious against Chelsea Mae Team from Tacloban, celebrating a hard-fought win that demonstrated their dedication and teamwork. However, in the women’s volleyball final, Team Titans, composed of BiPSU alumni, dominated the court, overcoming the BiPSU Tigers in a match filled with intense rallies and incredible teamwork.

Meanwhile, in the faculty and employees category, Admin 1 from the main campus shone brightly as they took home the championship title in basketball, while Faculty 1 from the main campus and Admin Biliran Campus secured second and third places, respectively. The volleyball matches were equally competitive, with Admin from the main campus claiming the top spot, followed closely by Faculty-Main Campus and BiPSU-Biliran Campus, who took home second and third places.

In an interview, Mr. Kent Refuerzo, coach of Team Tacloban Khalifa, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to showcase their athletic skills at BiPSU.

“It’s truly an honor winning here at BiPSU, especially since we came from Tacloban. We’re grateful to the BiPSU Tigers for giving us a friendly competition,” said Refuerzo.

Moreover, Season 3 of the Inter-School Men’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Volleyball, and Third World Dance-Sports Tournament will kick off on September 25, with games happening every Wednesday until the grand championship on February 12, 2025.

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