ZAMBOANGA CITY– The city government of Zamboanga has recognized seven Zamboangueño athletes who won medals during the 2024 Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championship in Doha, Qatar from 19-25 December last year.

City Sports Director Dr. Cecil Atilano facilitated a courtesy visit in City Hall to Mayor John Dalipe of the winners in the 2024 Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championship on 3 January.

The medalists included Aldrin Colonia (silver — snatch; gold — jerk and total — gold); Jhodie Peralta (snatch- gold; jerk — silver and total — gold); Rose Jean Ramos (snatch- silver); Alexandra Diaz (bronze medalist); Rosalinda Faustino (snatch — bronze and total — bronze); Angeline Colonia (total — silver and snatch — bronze) and Princess Jay Ann Diaz (total — 4th; snatch — bronze and clean and jerk — 4th).

Based on a local ordinance, medalists in the Asian level competition will receive P125K for gold; P100K for silver, and P50K for bronze. The coaches’ incentive is equivalent to 50 percent of the athletes’ incentives.

The coaches were Allen Jayfrus Diaz of Mampang and Gregorio Colonia of Pasobolong.

Mayor Dalipe expressed joy and pride to the athletes and their coaches for their achievements and for continuously bringing pride and honor to the city and country.

He assured the athletes that the city will continue to support them and would release their incentives at the earliest time possible.