Sto. Tomas and New Corella Battle for Supremacy at 2026 Davao del Norte Division Meet
The 2026 Davao del Norte Division Meet is heating up with a thrilling medal race between Sto. Tomas and New Corella, as these municipalities exchange dominance across various divisions. Student-athletes from across the province are showcasing their talents and competing fiercely for top honors in this prestigious sporting event.
Current Medal Standings Highlight Close Competition
As of 8 a.m. on February 4, the latest standings reveal a tight contest at the top. Sto. Tomas leads the overall medal tally with an impressive 38 gold medals, 20 silver medals, and 25 bronze medals. New Corella follows closely behind, accumulating 35 gold medals, 44 silver medals, and 30 bronze medals, demonstrating remarkable consistency and depth in their athletic programs.
Other notable performers include the Davao del Norte Regional Sports Academy (DNRSA), which has secured 20 gold medals, 17 silver medals, and eight bronze medals. San Isidro has earned four gold medals, five silver medals, and four bronze medals, while Asuncion rounds out the top five with four gold medals, four silver medals, and 11 bronze medals.
Division-Specific Performances Showcase Strengths
In the elementary division, New Corella has established a commanding presence with 23 gold medals and 21 silver medals, indicating a strong foundation in youth sports development. Meanwhile, Sto. Tomas holds eight gold medals in this category, showing competitive spirit among younger athletes.
The secondary division tells a different story, with Sto. Tomas dominating the field by securing 30 gold medals. This performance highlights their depth and experience in older age groups. DNRSA follows with 20 gold medals, while New Corella maintains competitiveness with 12 gold medals and 23 silver medals, showcasing a well-rounded athletic program.
Encouragement from Provincial Leadership
Provincial Vice-Governor Clarice T. Jubahib provided motivational words to the athletes during the opening program, as shared in a DepEd Davao del Norte post. She emphasized, “Think of yourselves as champions already, because you were the ones chosen by your municipality to represent your school.” This message aims to boost morale and inspire peak performance among the participants.
Upcoming Events and Regional Qualifications
The provincial meet is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Champions and top performers from this event will secure coveted slots in the 2026 Davao Region Athletic Association (Davraa) Meet, slated to take place from February 23 to 28 in Davao del Norte. This regional competition also hosted last year's qualifying events for the Palarong Pambansa, underscoring its importance in the national sports landscape.
As the competition intensifies, all eyes are on Sto. Tomas and New Corella to see which municipality will emerge victorious and carry momentum into the regional stage.
