FAX Annual Barkadahan Sportsfest 2015

FAX Annual Barkadahan Sportsfest 2015

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- - - - Top: CG Flores addressing the OFWs before the games
        
        Below: Group picture before the games

Filipino Association in Xiamen (FAX) held its annual “Barkadahan Sportsfest 2015” at the Manila-Xiamen International School (MXIS) grounds on 02 May 2014. The event was attended by 150 OFWs from Xiamen, Quanzhou and Shishi Cities. Engr. Roman T. Go, Chairman of MXIS was also present to support the event. Representatives from Filipinos in China (FINCH), a Filipino organization based in Quanzhou City, and some Filipino students from Jimei University also participated.

In his remarks, Consul General Flores lauded FAX for organizing the sports event that brings together the Filipino community from various areas of Fujian province to enjoy a day of fun, sportsmanship and camaraderie. Consul General Flores welcomed the event as part of the Filipino Community Xiamen contribution to the commemoration of the 20^th Anniversary of the establishment of the Consulate General. He also took the opportunity to reiterate the need to unify all Filipinos under one umbrella organization in Fujian province as well as reminded the OFWs to continue to obey and respect the laws of the host country.

The participants were divided into Red and Blue Teams. The Blue Team emerged victorious garnering a total of 275 points by winning the Tug-of-War games (Men, Women and Mixed), Badminton and Table Tennis events, making them this year’s over-all champion. The Red Team earned 255 points and is this year’s runner-up. END

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