Capiz’s very own Angel B. Villagracia has set a new Philippine record in the 100-meter dash of under 20-year-old athletes with a time of 12.22 seconds during the Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet 2006 in Passi City, Iloilo last week.
The 18-year-old athlete from Brgy. Sulo of the Municipality of Pontevedra and a student of Capiz National High School (CNHS) is exiting WVRAA Meet this year as its most bemedaled athlete.
Villagracia took home four gold medals: three individual medals and a medal for a relay team.
Villagracia not only won gold in the 100-meter dash, but also clinched gold in the 200-meter dash, 100-meter hurdles, and the 4 x 1 relay.
With this, Villagracia is going to represent Western Visayas in this year’s Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur.
Villagracia’s victory is not only a personal feat, but also a feat shared by her parents, her coaches, her school, and the entire province of Capiz that she represents.
Villagracia expressed her appreciation for the support shown by her parents Albert and Josephine; coach Realyn Bangero; assistant coach Rey Anthony Albason; CNHS; and the Provincial Government of Capiz under the administration of Governor Fredenil “Oto” Castro.
The Capiz Provincial Government has long supported to athletes through various programs and assistance for their training and performance at higher levels of competition.
Separate delegations
The WVRAA Meet 2026 also marked the first time that the Capiz delegation no longer had the participation of Roxas City, which became a separate delegation.
Overall, the delegation of Capiz province ranked 5th with a total of 116 medals while the Roxas City delegation ranked 7th with a total of 87 medals.
The Golden Warriors of Capiz took home 29 gold medals, 31 silver medals and 56 bronze medals.
The Yellow Thunders of Roxas City took home nine (9) gold medals, 28 silver medals and 50 bronze medals. (With reports from the Capiz Provincial Government Communications Group)
