ZC Sports Division

Healthy mind, active body, stronger public service! Best moments from the Zamboanga City Employees Sports & Recreation Program.

The Joaquin F. Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex (Grandstand) will be CLOSED starting August 27, 2026 for renovation works until further notice.

We are doing this to improve the facility and make it safer and better for everyone. Thank you for your understanding.

Engr. II Glimel Gonzales from the City Engineer’s Office and Project in Charge Spurway Robert Aguspina, together with Councilor Elbert “B**g” Atilano, Cecilia Atilano, Ed.D., and Sports Development Officer III Jonathan De Sosa, inspected the oval at the City Grandstand for upcoming renovation works.

This visit ensured that all needed repairs and improvements will be properly carried out to make the facility safe, durable, and ready for everyone to use. A great step toward a better sports venue.

𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐀 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐘| Mayor Khymer Olaso Thursday night, August 27, exude hospitality during the victory celebration for 20 Zamboangueño young athletes who returned from the 2026 Palarong Pambansa with a 25-medal haul .

The celebration honored the athletes who represented Zamboanga City at the national games in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, from May 19 to 31, where they competed under the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletics Association (ZPRAA).

The athletes brought home 17 gold, two silver, and six bronze medals from competitions in badminton, chess, dancesports, kickboxing, pencak silat, weightlifting, and athletics.

Olaso congratulated the athletes for their performance and expressed confidence in their continued development and pursuit of excellence in sports, encouraging them to sustain the discipline and determination that brought them to the national stage.

He likewise presented certificates of commendation to the athletes in recognition of their performance at the Palarong Pambansa.

Moreover, Olaso had also joined the Zamboanga delegation during the national games, where he provided support and boosted the athletes' morale as they competed under the theme "Unlocking the Future Through Sports."

The victory party served as the city government's celebration of the athletes' national-level performance and recognition of their contribution to Zamboanga City's sporting achievements.

Present at the momentous occassion were Councilor B**g Atilano, City Sports Division Chief Dr. Cecil Atilano, Department of Education (DepEd) - Zamboanga City Division representative Dr. Basilio Uy, coaches, and the athletes.

Congratulations to one of our Zamboangueño athlete Lloyd Dennis Catipon from San Jose a
Jiu-jitsu Fighter -94kgs for winning the
🥈 Silver Medal in the SOUTHEAST ASIA REGIONAL JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP
Siem-Reap, Cambodia
August 21-23, 2026, from the Sports Development Office, we are so proud of you.

winners in the 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026
July 15 - 25, 2026
Shenzhen, China

Christian Gian Karlo T. Arca

Silver - BLITZ Individual U18

24th ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championships 2026 August 7-17, 2026
Singapore

Christian Gian Karlo T. Arca

Gold - STANDARD Individual U20
Gold - STANDARD Team U20
Silver - RAPID Individual U20
Silver - BLITZ Individual U20
Silver - RAPID Team U20
Silver - BLITZ Team U20

Aidh Naveen J. Munsing

Silver - RAPID Team U12
Silver - BLITZ Team U12
Bronze - STANDARD Team U12

Joize Abbey D. Saavedra
Silver - RAPID Team U16 Girls

coaches:
Joey Florendo
and Carlo Mark Florendo
and Pres Marelita Florendo
congratulations to all of you and keep up the good performance.

The City Swimming Pool will be closed starting August 24, 2026 for general cleaning and maintenance work until further notice.
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‎We are doing this to keep the facility clean, safe, and comfortable for everyone.
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‎Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

The Paragames de Zamboanga 2026 ended with the awarding ceremony. Persons with disabilities showed amazing skill, courage, and heart in every game, swimming, athletics, badminton, chess, goal ball, and sitting volleyball. You were all true champions, and we were so proud of you.

Persons with special needs showed their amazing skills in swimming, athletics, badminton, chess, goal ball, and sitting volleyball at the Paragames De Zamboanga 2026, which was held at the Mayor Joaquin F. Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex on August 19, 2026.