Northern Tacloban, October 12, 2024 — FundLife, through its Football for Life Academy (FFLA) Program, held its inter-site futsal tournament at the Generation Amazing Community Club (GACC) Building which brought together fourteen partner schools and three partner communities for a day of sportsmanship and skill-building. A total of 203 participants, comprising 149 boys and 54 girls, competed throughout the day.
The participating schools included Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Central School, Libertad Elementary School, Ridgeview Park Integrated School, Sagkahan Central School, Lorenzo Daa Memorial School, San Jose Central School, and many others, while the communities involved were Barangay 108 - San Isidro, Purok 3 - UNDP-Lions, and Barangay 105 - Tagpuro.
The tournament featured a total of 33 teams across different age categories, divided into morning and afternoon matches. The morning games saw nine teams competing in the U13 Boys category and seven teams in the U13 Girls category. In the afternoon, 12 teams competed in the U17 Boys category, while five teams faced off in the U18 Girls category. Due to team size, participants from Lorenzo Daa Memorial School and Antonio Balmes National High School combined to form a single team.
The competition was both intense and friendly, with participants putting on impressive performances in every category. In each division, players who stood out were recognized for their skills in various positions, including best forwards, defenders, and goalkeepers, with the Golden Boot awards presented to the top scorers. Both boys' and girls' teams in the U13, U17, and U18 age groups were honored for their outstanding contributions during the games.
Moreover, the tournament's overall champions reflected the intended spirit of the event. In the morning session, the team composed of players from Lorenzo Daa Memorial School and Antonio Balmes National High School claimed victory. In the afternoon, the team from Barangay 105 – San Isidro emerged as champions.
Throughout the day, the learners expressed their joy at having the opportunity to compete, showcase their skills, and build new friendships. Asked about her overall experience of the tournament, Ella from Antonio Balmes National High School said, "I’m happy because we won. This was possible because we worked hard for this tournament. I am also grateful because I made new friends."
FundLife continues to champion youth development through sports and remains committed to hosting inclusive events that nurture personal growth among its learners. With two more tournaments slated for this year— November 09 for the MCL Tournament and in December for the Christmas Cup—young athletes will have more opportunities to showcase their talents and strengthen their teamwork.
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