CS hailed as overall champion for Oblation Cup 2023

by Joseph John Melo Beaniza

The College of Science (CS) was hailed as the overall champion for the Oblation Cup 2023 that runs from April 22-May 22 in the University of the Philippines Baguio, the first intramurals after its postponement due to the COVID-19 restrictions.

Students coming from different colleges competed for 15 sports events, and the CS won 10 first placers, followed by College of Social Sciences (CSS) and College of Arts and Communication (CAC), who won 15 and 1 sports events, respectively.

“Firstly, We’ve had the opportunity to actively participate in intramural activities offered by the College of Science which deepened our fostered teamwork and leadership skills, which are crucial for personal and academic growth,” Nathan Dela Cruz, CS volleyball athlete.

“The success of the College of Science as the overall champion is a testament to the efforts and dedication of the players involved. Their hard work, perseverance, and teamwork have paid off, and the recognition as the overall champion serves as validation for their commitment. The achievement also fosters a sense of gratitude towards the institution, faculty, and administrators who have provided opportunities and support for the students to thrive in both their academic and extracurricular pursuits,” Dela Cruz added.

Men’s and Women’s Basketball was dominated and championed by the CSS; while the CS reigned supreme in both Men’s and Women’s Volleyball.

The CAC won gold for the Women’s Badminton Doubles, while the CS won the Men’s Badminton Doubles and Men’s Badminton Single. CSS was successful in securing the top seed for Women’s Badminton Singles and Badminton Mixed Doubles.

Table tennis’ top spot was snatched by the CS while the Ultimate Frisbee was won by the CSS.

Both board games and ESports gold were acquired by the College of Science, winning in Chess, Scrabble, Tetris, Mobile Legends, and Valorant.

“I feel fulfilled and I hope that this will not be the last,” Bryll Andrada, Sports Desk Councilor."

“January of this year when I started preparing this[...]. Due to the process in our university maraming madadaan na offices, kahit super agang process, January pa lang siya na process, super tagal ng inabot. At ayun nga, to be transparent, hindi siya inabot. The lapses na nangyari ay sa budget talaga. Everything was solvable except sa budget. I’m still a student, I don’t have enough resources to fund everything. To be the transparent lang din, all throughout ang nilabas na budget ng admin ay for sound system, and processing pa rin ang yung sa referees, ‘yung fees nila,” Andrada added.

The Oblation 2023 was concluded on May 22, after the Men’s Basketball finals at the Himnasyo Amianan.