Up to 8,000 student-athletes from 22 municipalities have gathered at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center in Lingayen, Pangasinan for the Pangasinan I Division Meet 2025.
They will compete in various sporting events that started on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Participants will battle for top spots in 23 events, including sepak takraw, swimming, and badminton.
The winners will advance to the Region 1 Athletic Association (R1AA) Meet.
"Ang mga batang atletang nakikita niyo ngayon ay ang mga atletang nanalo sa district meet. So actually nag pili sila from school event, tapos sa district, and then now division. At ang mananalo po dito sa division meet ay mag-forwrd po sa regional meet a.k.a R1AA," Ma. Sheila De Guzman, Planning Officer III of DepEd-Pangasinan I, said.
DepEd officials and local leaders are supporting the athletes fully, hoping they will bring pride to the province in regional and national competitions.