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Nesthy Petecio and Carlos Yulo, both gold medallist during AIBA held in Russia, proved that gender qualification for a particular sport does not matter as long as you are determined to choose what you think would be good for you.

Boxing for boys, gymnast for girls, for a long period of time, we are living in this kind of mindset, but the enormous progress that the Philippine athletes showed during national and international sports events gives as a hint of going out from the ideal and go for the real.

Hidilyn Diaz’ victory in weightlifting last 2016 and ending up a silver for PH showed that even a woman has the strength to join sports events that people thought it’s only for men.

Just because the society’s standard would not meet an athlete who wants to pursue his or her dreams of becoming an outstanding one in its unusual way of displaying it, it is not an excuse to stop and people who are still dwelling in the mindset ‘boxing for boys, gymnast for girls’ it is now the time to break and open our minds over this.

It is not the gender but the skills and abilities they possessed, the efforts and tremendous toughness they poured out, and the determination to pursue gold and goals and leave lasting heritage in the history of sports.

Let’s break the stigma that we are living for a long time and wake up from the reality that in this progressive world, there are certain things that what we usually see or believe would change just like in the world of sports, men and women can win and grab gold in an unusual ways.

Liked by angkabibe, ianeeebtrz, nardelighted and 3,006 others thenautilus Recently, majority of the students in Santa Cruz National High School (SCNHS) occupied the large area in the municipal plaza every after class, playing ‘takyan’ as one of the Laro ng Lahi games. They also create noise in different social media platforms, sharing the happy moments and witty posts while playing this traditional game. With these, do you agree to include 'takyan' during Intramural or any local sports?

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View all 7 comments jersam_kloves Yes since it has been played by the majority, so why not? Not for the sake of competition but letting every student to play this game since most of them are able to play this game and there are students who are not into ball games so takyan can be another way. harlequin0711 Absolutely! It’s only a matter of time for us to be inclusive to our own traditions and promote Laro ng Lahi so that intramural will not only be for the sake of competition and making it to the next level, but also letting other students have fun and indulge in leisure while being physically active. itsme_hannah Takyan should be included in the Intramural or local sports for it is an opportunity who is really not that sports enthusiast. It is not just about competition but also sportsmanship. clenton_cyjay Why not? Just like the Sepak Takraw, takyan would be very pleasing to be added on the list additionally, this game gives enjoyment to the students and is also promoting sportsmanship. It also bring much more about our cultural inclusiveness. sydrick_ditucalan I agree that this game should be added in Intramural because it is fun and it is not that harmful. It is another way of working out since you are also using at least a foot to kick. ronnie_tanio Yes. It is part of the curriculum guide of MAPEH subject to teach ‘Laro ng Lahi.’ It is a way to let them appreciate the games we enjoyed in the past. wesly_gwapz Yes. It would help us to still appreciate and acknowledge traditional games plus it would also help to improve our physical health.