ANTIQUE – The provincial government here is eyeing to host the 2024 Palarong Pambansa.
Evelyn Remo, provincial school governance and operations chief, yesterday said Gov. Rhodora J. Cadiao, during their Provincial School Board meeting on Feb. 27, informed them the provincial government sent a letter of intent to the Department of Education Palarong Pambansa Secretariat on Feb. 23.
“It will be the turn of Western Visayas to host the Palarong Pambansa in 2024 so the province of Antique is bidding to host the national sports event,” Remo said.
The province played host to the national sports event in 2017 but Remo said Antique is now more prepared.
The Binirayan Sports Complex in San Jose de Buenavista town which served as the main playing venue is operational although there might be a need to repair or refurbish the rubberized oval track and other amenities depending on the recommendations of the Palarong Pambansa officials.
Currently, the province is preparing for the Antique Association Provincial Meet on March 31 to April 2. They will be choosing the best athletes to represent the province in the Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) meet in Aklan on April 26 to 30.
The provincial government has allocated P15 million for its WVRAA meet delegation.
The budget includes cash incentives for athletes bringing home medals. (PNA)/PN
