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| Second district of Quezon Province Representative Jayjay Suarez between Siomai King and Antipolo |
The Tiaong Convention Center served as host to its first major tournament on Friday, with the start of the D2 Super Cup Invitational tournament.
The week-long event was graced by the major political elements in the region, led by the second district representative of Quezon province in David "Jay-jay" Suarez and Tiaong mayor RJ Mea.
"Pangarap po namin na magkaroon ng malaking liga sa second district as we wanted to bring our hometown to the map of big sporting events, lalo na dito sa natapos nating Tiaong Convention Center," Suarez shares, acknowledging his long desire to have major competitions take place in his district
He also thanked the Pilipinas Super League and its leadership, led by president Rocky Chan, vice president Ray Ilao, and league commissioner Leo Isaac.
Fourteen teams are earmarked to participate, led by the hosts Tiaong MEAksyon. Nearby municipalities Candelaria, Gumaca, Sariaya and San Antonio are also set to play. Also set to join are AMA University, Antipolo Pilgrims, Berbets Engineering Services, Manila City Stars, MFT Fruitmasters, RV Sports Wildcats, Siomai King and Zamboanga Valientes.
Kuala Lumpur Aseel, champions of the Sportsclick AsiaBasket International Championship back in April, completes the field.
With this cast, Suarez beamed with delight. "Nakakatuwa at nakakataba po ng puso na maraming teams na sumali. This just goes to show na iyong pangarap natin na maisama ang distrito at mga bayan namin sa sports calendar, na-achieve natin," he says.
Also lending their name to the D2 Super Cup are Converge and the Alona party-list group of Representative Anna Villaraza-Suarez,
PhP 2M awaits the winner.
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