The tournament started at 9 a.m., kicking off with a round of eliminations, highlighted with a championship match at 4:30 p.m.
Members of Team 1 include Ken Orejola, Dae Min Jeon, Lester Vertudez, and Asher Sandig.
Team 2 members were Jamin Dela Cruz, Angelo Salas, Min Ho Kim, and Justin.
Team 3 players were Moon Bin, John Conti, Terrence, and Dae Won Jeon.
Lawrence, James, J Boy, and Rodney belonged to Team 4.
Awarding ceremony was held immediately after the games, and a simple dinner was served to all participants.
Rep. Edward T. Salas handed over certificates of participation, medals, waterpark passes, and other prizes to winners.
Salas, the main sponsor of the basketball challenge, reminded players in his opening remarks, to have fun and stay away from addictive substances.
The basketball cup aims to instill sportsmanship and encourage young people to stay away from smoking and illegal drugs.
Coach, and one of the event organizers, Benjie Ganapin, said they “we’re hoping that more groups will put up more leagues for our young people” to foster good character.
“We can really see the inspiration and motivation of these young people to be involved in sports rather than any other bad influences,” Ganapin added.
He encourages schools, churches, and socio-civic and non-government organizations to form their own basketball league for the youth.
The 3-on-3 Basketball Challenge Cup was in partnership with Youth on the Rock of Grace Christian Ministries.
