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TANDAG CITY (MindaNews / 2 June 2026) — Several delegations from Mindanao were among the top performers in the 2026 Palarong Pambansa, showcasing competitiveness in national school sports. Athletes from the Davao Region (Davao Eagles), the leading region in Mindanao that placed third overall, during the awarding ceremonies. Photo from the official Facebook page of the 66th Edition of the Palarong Pambansa – Palaro Tu AgSur 2026 Leading the Mindanao contingent was Davao Region (Region XI), placing third overall with 100 medals — 34 gold, 32 silver, and 34 bronze. Host region Caraga (Region XIII) followed closely, placing sixth overall with 97 medals: 30 gold, 19 silver and 48 bronze. Northern Mindanao (Region X) finished seventh with 89 medals (27 gold, 31 silver, 31 bronze). Among the top performing athletes was 16-year-old Lys Jane Timbal of Davao Region, who delivered her region’s first athletics gold medal. She did not only win the secondary girls’ 2,000-meter walkathon...