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The lush green fields of the VSU Lower Oval Grounds bustled with excitement on Monday, 24th of April 2023 as local football teams gathered for the much-anticipated return of Goodwill Games. Organized by the Institute of Human Kinetics of Visayas State University (VSU), the one-day event brought together teams from across Baybay to Ormoc and Isabel for a day of friendly matches, showcasing the best of football talent.

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 The one-day Mayor’s Cup Tennis Tournament 2023 has officially concluded on the 22nd of April on Saturday evening, with a successful effort. Sixty competitors juggling for the first place in the different categories of the tournament have been awarded and recognized. Most importantly, the event is officially back on track- rebirthing with greater effort and a better swing. 

Boxing legend and eight (8) division world champion, Manny Pacman Pacquiao might be returning to the ring this coming June 3 in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. according to ESPN’s Mike Coppinger. Pacquiao is engaged in talks with U.K superstar, Conor Benn for a mega-fight in the welterweight division.

NAVAL, Biliran- The moment the lights and suave music filled the room, ladies in killer heels, vibrant and sparkling costumes and gorgeous make-up with gracious gentlemen made a sparkling dance sport entrance in the gymnasium of Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) on Tuesday night, December 9.

VSU Pythons Football Team is a well renowned football team in Eastern Visayas. In the regional SCUAA meet for the years 2010, 2011 and 2015 they finished as the 2nd runner-up, while 1st runner-up in the years 2012 and 2013, and champions in 2014.

After two years of pandemic-induced isolation and virtually held events, Visayas State University (VSU) officially held its commencement exercises for this year’s university-wide intramurals. True to tradition, like most sports events, the affair will unfold with the lighting of the torch, with the flames burning hot and bright, symbolizing “the light of spirit, knowledge, and life”.

FOR THE CROWN. Carmela Rustia & Carl Lencer Rebadomia are VSU's representatives for this year's Search for Mister & Miss SCUAA-8. Photos: ESSU's SCUAA 2018 page

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