PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio praised the successful staging of the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships 2026 and highlighted its importance in strengthening grassroots development and international opportunities for Filipino athletes.
Hussein Loraña capped a remarkable campaign with a second gold medal, while Jessa Mae Roda and Rica Balderama also completed golden doubles as the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships concluded in New Clark City.
Hussein Loraña narrowly missed the national record in the men’s 800 meters while KG Mercuries stunned the field in the men’s 4×100-meter relay at the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships.
Leonard Grospe cleared a new Philippine record of 2.23 meters to headline a memorable night at the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships, while Lauren Hoffman completed a hurdles double and several rising stars captured gold medals.
Junel Gobothia and Jessa Mae Roda delivered improved performances to win their respective steeplechase events at the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships as they continued their push for spots in the 2026 Asian Games.
PATAFA president Terry Capistrano said the addition of age-group categories in the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships is helping develop the next generation of elite athletes for international competition.