Negrense tracksters Bernalyn Bejoy and Ann Katherine Quitoy, both from Romanito Maravilla National High School, vowed to make most of the opportunity given to them to represent the country in the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Bejoy said that she was still surprised to earn the slot to compete in the women’s 400 meter hurdles.

“Sobrang saya dahil hindi ko po inexpect na ‘yung performance ko ay enough na qualify sa SEA Games,” said Bejoy. “Iba po ‘yung saya kasi I am not in the national team but I was given a chance to compete sa SEA Games due to my performance this year.”

For Quitoy, it was a dream come true to play in the SEA Games’ women’s javelin throw event.

“Noon pangarap ko lang itong makalaro sa SEA Games, pero ngayon nagkatotoo na at maganda pa dun ay sa Philippines ‘yung SEA Games this year,” Quitoy said. “Madami po ang gustong mag-compete sa SEA Games, particularly sa javelin throw, so I am blessed na nag-qualify ako after participating in PATAFA events.”/ASC, WDJ