Pasig City came out strong on the 2nd and 3rd day of the Batang Pinoy 2024 national games, grabbing the overall lead from Quezon City in the medal tally.
As of 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, Pasig has racked up a total of 36 gold medals, 19 silvers, and 30 bronzes, overtaking Quezon City’s 19 golds, 17 silvers, and 25 bronzes.
Defending champion Baguio City briefly slipped down to number 4 on Tuesday but managed to climb back to number 3 today with an 18-22-21 (gold-silver-bronze) tally. The cities of Sta. Rosa (24-11-4) and Davao (13-10-7) entered the top 5, edging out Muntinlupa and Parañaque.
Puerto Princesa City, meanwhile, slid down to number 16 despite adding two golds, three silvers, and three bronzes to its opening day haul of three golds.
Most notable performances during the 2nd day of the competition on Monday came from Haylee Garcia of Pasig, who swept the FIG Senior Women’s Gymnastics.
Garcia took home five gold medals in the Individual All-Around, Balance Beam, Floor Exercise, Uneven Bars, and Vault.
Arvin Naeem Taguinota II, also of Pasig, bagged three gold medals in swimming, topping the 200-meter backstroke, 200-meter individual medley, and 50-meter backstroke events.
Meanwhile, records in the youth games continue to fall as Jose Amaro II broke the Boys’ 100-meter freestyle record.
The under-18 swimmer from Naga City clocked 52.59 seconds in the final round of the event, eclipsing the old Batang Pinoy record of 53.29 seconds.
Another swimming sensation from Malabon City also made waves in the pool, taking home three gold medals.
Sophia Rose Garra won the 200-meter individual medley, 100-meter freestyle, and 200-meter backstroke.
