Mary Joy Tabal-Jimenez Advocates for Continued Sports Development in Mandaue City
Source: news.source.sunstar
Mary Joy Tabal-Jimenez, a renowned Cebuana Olympian and marathon icon, expresses her hope for the continuation of the grassroots sports program she initiated in Mandaue City under the new administration led by Mayor Jonkie Ouano. Despite uncertainty about her role, she highlights the program's success and emphasizes the importance of maintaining it for the development of young athletes.
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Mary Joy Tabal-Jimenez hopes the grassroots sports program she started will continue under the new Mandaue City administration.
Mayor Jonkie Ouano assumed office on June 30, 2025, succeeding Jonas Cortes.
Tabal-Jimenez served as the sports development officer during Jonas Cortes' administration.
She is unsure about retaining her position under the new leadership.
The program was successful in developing young athletes and positioning Mandaue City as a contender in sports competitions.
Tabal-Jimenez emphasized the importance of impartial athlete selection and strong local government support for the program's success.
She hopes her successor will continue the program, highlighting the importance of collaboration and non-partisanship for the athletes' benefit.
