Binarayan, Antique (April 24) — At least 20 student-athletes collapsed due to extreme heat at the opening of the Palarong Pambansa 2017 Sunday, according to the Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO).
Around five of the Palaro athletes taking part in the national games in Antique were brought to the hospital in San Jose after experiencing dizziness.
The remaining patients were brought at the designated clinic to be checked by the attending medical nurses.
The Department of Education (DepEd), the event organizers, decided to postpone outdoor games from 10 a.m. to 12 n.n. on Monday to avoid untoward incidents caused by extreme temperatures.
Around 12,000 student-athletes are competing in 26 various sports disciplines at the Binarayan Sports Complex.
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With the theme, “2017 Palarong Pambansa: Converges Youth Power, Builds Sustainable Future,” Antique’s hosting of the 60th edition of the Palarong Pambansa is the first time in the province’s history.
The event brings together the best student athletes in the elementary and secondary level from 18 regions of the country as they compete in different sporting events and discipline.
The Palaro 2017 media center is yet to post the partial medal tally pending submission of results from distant venues.
