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Despite these challenges, our very own Jaime Mejia of the Track and Field team seems to rise to the occasion. He’s breaking records (UAAP 2012, 75th Season), winning school awards (Athlete of the Year, Parangal 2011-2013), joining international competitions (2013 ASEAN Youth Athletics Championships) and the list goes on.
It all started when he was in the 4th Grade. Originally, he planned to join the team once he was a high school student. But after finding out he could join at a young age he eagerly signed up for the team. Since then, he’s been giving pride to his school for winning in annual competitions like the Milo Olympics, Philippine National Games, UAAP, Palarong Pambansa and more.
Now a senior at UPIS, he is the team captain of the Track and Field Team. His team mates say that Jaime inspires them to train. “Binibigay niya lagi ang best niya at lagi siyang present sa training,” Jomike Gemora and Yzrael Dumaguing share in an interview.
Regarding Jaime’s inspiration and motivation to train, he says he wants to be internationally competitive. “Nalaman ko na marami pang mas malakas sa akin kaya kailangan ko pa mag-training ng mabuti,” he said when asked about his experience in the 2013 ASEAN Youth Athletics Championships in Vietnam, his first international competition. “Dapat never ako mag-settle,” he added.
Sometimes, you ask, “Are you even human?” and every time he laughs it off and says it’s all about sorting priorities. “Aral kung aral, train kung train,” he said.
When asked for advice for other aspiring student-athletes he said, “Humingi ka ng tulong kung kailangan mo, tapos dapat di mo kakalimutan ang studies mo at dapat mahal mo ang ginagawa mo.” / by Red Rivera
Feature: Jaime Mejia: A Role Model and Inspiration
The life of a student-athlete is never easy. They have to find time to study their lessons and finish their requirements. Besides these, they have to make sure their body is well-trained to do well in their sport. Moreover, they have to find the time to do the basic things like eating and sleeping healthy and maintaining good relationships. |
| Fast and furious. Jaime Mejia is one of UPIS' most accomplished athletes. Photo credit: Kittina Mejia |
It all started when he was in the 4th Grade. Originally, he planned to join the team once he was a high school student. But after finding out he could join at a young age he eagerly signed up for the team. Since then, he’s been giving pride to his school for winning in annual competitions like the Milo Olympics, Philippine National Games, UAAP, Palarong Pambansa and more.
Now a senior at UPIS, he is the team captain of the Track and Field Team. His team mates say that Jaime inspires them to train. “Binibigay niya lagi ang best niya at lagi siyang present sa training,” Jomike Gemora and Yzrael Dumaguing share in an interview.
Regarding Jaime’s inspiration and motivation to train, he says he wants to be internationally competitive. “Nalaman ko na marami pang mas malakas sa akin kaya kailangan ko pa mag-training ng mabuti,” he said when asked about his experience in the 2013 ASEAN Youth Athletics Championships in Vietnam, his first international competition. “Dapat never ako mag-settle,” he added.
Sometimes, you ask, “Are you even human?” and every time he laughs it off and says it’s all about sorting priorities. “Aral kung aral, train kung train,” he said.
When asked for advice for other aspiring student-athletes he said, “Humingi ka ng tulong kung kailangan mo, tapos dapat di mo kakalimutan ang studies mo at dapat mahal mo ang ginagawa mo.” / by Red Rivera
So proud of you, bro!! :) Yours truly, a former teammate in Blue.
ReplyDeleteAng galing mo kuya jaime... keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteYou have always my wholehearted support! I am just few blocks away.
ReplyDeletewow! I'm so proud of you, jimboy! :)
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