ILOCOS NORTE – At solely 9 years outdated, Shayne Mark Monreal can proudly say he is among the most bemedalled athletes within the ongoing 2025 Palarong Pambansa in Ilocos Norte.
The Area 10 product has already captured 4 gold medals in arnis, successful in synchronized likha anyo single weapon, double weapon, likha anyo espada y daga, and combined double weapon within the elementary boys division.
“Masaya po kasi 4 golds, first time ko po ito sa Palarong Pambansa. Gusto ko maging Philippine crew. [Natuto po ako mag-arnis kasi] ‘yung kaklase ko sabiu maglaro kami ng arnis,” Monreal advised GMA Information On-line.
Monreal is utilizing this expertise as a stepping stone in making it to the Philippine crew, which he stated is his final purpose within the sport he discovered at school.
“Gusto ko po talagang maging Philippine crew [member] po. Ayon po ‘yung pangarap ko.”
Together with his achievements to this point, Monreal grew to become the fifth most bemedalled athlete within the ongoing version of the Palaro.
Monreal is behind gymnasts Arman Hernandez Jr. and Sheena Jillianne Ty in addition to swimmers Titus Sia and Sophia Garra, all of whom have gained 5 gold medals every.
—JKC, GMA Built-in Information