SPORTS

Two  young gymnasts from Dagupan City displayed their strength, balance, and coordination skills and carted away five gold, one silver , and two  podium finishes during the 4th Learn and Train Sports Academy (LTSA) Gymnastics Invitational on February 1, 2026 held at Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.

The LTSA Invitational is the only tournament in the country that has two competition tracks, namely Australian Levels Program (ALP) competition and the Fēdēration Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) competition, which uses FIG age group program and FIG Code of Points.The FIG Age Group Program I the recommended program of the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP), while the FIG Code of Points is the standard used in the Olympics and all international competitions.

Janelle Cruz of La Marea Academy in Tapuac District delivered a strong showing in the ALP3 and amassed four gold medals (Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, and Floor Exercise).

Meanwhile, Zoe Bettina Ilaw of St. Albert The Great – Dagupan ruled the ALP 7 and bagged the gold medal in Uneven Bars, a sole silver in Individual All-Around, and two bronze medals in both Floor Exercise and Vault category.

The Australian Levels Program 3 and 7 are foundational competitive levels within the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) designed to develop fundamental, technically sound gymnastics skills while introducing budding athletes to competition, camaraderie, formal, and judged routines.

The winning gymnasts are training under the auspices of head coaches James Capuyan, Micah Fenina, and Aries Orillosa. Kim  Gealogo