𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
Jul 17, 2024 - 1 minute read
By: Honey Grace BuyanAgainst all odds, two young prodigies from Ampayon Central Elementary School have made an indelible mark in the world of sports. Xyriel Jay and Xyriel Dave Badbad, both 12 years old and in Grade 6, have etched their names in the annals of sports history. Along with their teammat...
By: Honey Grace Buyan
Against all odds, two young prodigies from Ampayon Central Elementary School have made an indelible mark in the world of sports. Xyriel Jay and Xyriel Dave Badbad, both 12 years old and in Grade 6, have etched their names in the annals of sports history. Along with their teammate, Daryl A. Arnopia, these extraordinary twins clinched a bronze medal in the Team (Sync) Likha Anyo Espada y Daga event at the Palarong Pambansa 2024 in Cebu City.
𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
Their journey is a testament to resilience and perseverance. At the tender age of two, their mother, Edna T. Badbad, ventured abroad as an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), leaving them under the nurturing care of their aunt, Mary Ann T. Badbad. Among their six siblings, Xyriel Jay and Xyriel Dave stand out as the youngest and the only athletes, embarking on their Arnis journey just a few months ago. Initially unfamiliar with the sport, their talent was discovered during a recruitment and selection process led by Coach Eldridge Troy D. Go, a teacher at Ampayon Central Elementary School.
𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧
Their training routine showcases their steadfast commitment with their trainers, Brian Ellodar and Christian Irag. Rising before dawn, they begin their day with a refreshing shower, followed by a rigorous jogging session at 4 AM. Their mornings are filled with drills to build endurance and stamina. Despite facing challenges such as injuries and fatigue, their spirits remain unyielding. "We also felt the fatigue," the twins share, highlighting their relentless hard work. "Our day starts at 4 and goes until 7 in the morning, resumes from 9 to noon, and continues from 2 to 5 in the afternoon."
𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲
Their journey has been bolstered by untiring encouragement from their family and school. Despite being miles away, their mother provides a constant source of motivation and financial support. The school has also been instrumental, offering incentives and allowances, while the Local Government Unit (LGU) has generously provided uniforms and other necessities.
𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬
As first-timers in the Palarong Pambansa, the twins experienced a whirlwind of emotions. "We were very nervous during the competition because it lasted from a minimum of 1 minute to a maximum of 2," they recall. "But we were very happy to win a bronze medal as first-timers. Even though it's just a bronze, it means a lot to us."
Against all odds, two young prodigies from Ampayon Central Elementary School have made an indelible mark in the world of sports. Xyriel Jay and Xyriel Dave Badbad, both 12 years old and in Grade 6, have etched their names in the annals of sports history. Along with their teammate, Daryl A. Arnopia, these extraordinary twins clinched a bronze medal in the Team (Sync) Likha Anyo Espada y Daga event at the Palarong Pambansa 2024 in Cebu City.
𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
Their journey is a testament to resilience and perseverance. At the tender age of two, their mother, Edna T. Badbad, ventured abroad as an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), leaving them under the nurturing care of their aunt, Mary Ann T. Badbad. Among their six siblings, Xyriel Jay and Xyriel Dave stand out as the youngest and the only athletes, embarking on their Arnis journey just a few months ago. Initially unfamiliar with the sport, their talent was discovered during a recruitment and selection process led by Coach Eldridge Troy D. Go, a teacher at Ampayon Central Elementary School.
𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧
Their training routine showcases their steadfast commitment with their trainers, Brian Ellodar and Christian Irag. Rising before dawn, they begin their day with a refreshing shower, followed by a rigorous jogging session at 4 AM. Their mornings are filled with drills to build endurance and stamina. Despite facing challenges such as injuries and fatigue, their spirits remain unyielding. "We also felt the fatigue," the twins share, highlighting their relentless hard work. "Our day starts at 4 and goes until 7 in the morning, resumes from 9 to noon, and continues from 2 to 5 in the afternoon."
𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲
Their journey has been bolstered by untiring encouragement from their family and school. Despite being miles away, their mother provides a constant source of motivation and financial support. The school has also been instrumental, offering incentives and allowances, while the Local Government Unit (LGU) has generously provided uniforms and other necessities.
𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬
As first-timers in the Palarong Pambansa, the twins experienced a whirlwind of emotions. "We were very nervous during the competition because it lasted from a minimum of 1 minute to a maximum of 2," they recall. "But we were very happy to win a bronze medal as first-timers. Even though it's just a bronze, it means a lot to us."