THE 10th Anniversary STY International Gymnastics Cup got going on Friday at the Alonte Sports Center in Binan with more than 800 athletes seeing action.
Athletes from the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, Vietnam and India are competing in the uneven bars, balance beam, vault and floor exercise in this year’s edition that gathered the most number of participants.
The competition will usher in the Third FIG Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships which the country is hosting in November.
‘Reaching our 10th anniversary represents a significant milestone and reflects the development of gymnastics in the country, as the Philippines gains international recognition in the gymnastics arena with the upcoming Junior World Championships,’ Gymnastics Center founder and head coach Normita ‘Boots’ Ty said.
‘Last year, we were honored to host over 700 delegates and this year, I anticipate an even greater turnout of talented athletes, as we expect the highest number of participating gymnasts to date,’ Ty added.
The center’s branch in Carmona (Cavite) is a testament to the club’s dedication, providing accessible and high-quality training to aspiring athletes south of Metro Manila.
‘With the valuable support of the Biñan Local Government, led by Mayor Angelo ‘Gel’ Alonte, we are pleased to collaborate with Binan in advancing sports development and increasing exposure in the southern region,’ Ty said.
‘The club is committed to developing gymnasts nationwide and this competition helps us identify potential talent for the GAP [Gymnastics Association of the Philippines] to nurture future athletes like Carlos Yulo,’ she said.