06/05/2026
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Young Dabawenyo athletes are now stepping onto mats, courts, and open waters as the City Sports Development Division's (SDD) Aktibo Dabawenyo program has rolled out a series of grassroots summer sports events - giving children aged 8 to 16 - more opportunities to learn new skills, build confidence, and discover sports in safe environments closer to their homes.
From its humble beginnings as an online health and wellness program during the pandemic in 2020, the Aktibo Dabawenyo has grown into a citywide movement that is reshaping how young Dabawenyos experience sports.
Michael Denton P. Aportadera, SDD head, told the City Information office (CIO) that the programโs mission is to reach communities where opportunities are limited and develop potential athletes who may one day represent the city in local, national, and international competitions.
โAng Aktibo Dabawenyo is intended for Barangays kay instead of them coming down diria sa Poblacion para muapil og mga events, seminar and clinics for that matter, kami ang naga adto sa barangay para maghatag og mga ingana nga experience sa atoang mga kaigsounan. Most especially sa mga bata na walay means of experiencing this sport (The Aktibo Dabawenyo is intended for barangays because instead of them coming down here in Poblacion to participate in events, seminars, and clinics, we go to their barangays to provide such experiences. Most especially for children who have no means of experiencing this sport),โ he said.
This summer, the program is in full swing with clinics that span martial arts, ball games, and water sports. The Judo Clinic runs from April 9, 2026 to May 28, 2026, every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 11:30 am at Barangay Mintal Gym, in partnership with the Southern Mindanao Judo Association.
The Kurash Clinic is scheduled from April 10, 2026 to May 28, 2026, every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 11:30 am at the Barangay Daliao Gym, in partnership with the Davao Kurash Sports Association.
The Barangay Futsal Clinic takes place from April 13, 2026 to May 29, 2026, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 am to 9:30 am at the Catalunan Grande Elementary School Gym, Phase 2 NHA Bangkal Covered Court, Brgy. Indangan Gymnasium, Sto. Rosario Court (Buhangin), Calinan Proper Gymnasium, and Mintal Gymnasium, in partnership with the Davao-South Regional Football Association, Inc.
The Kayak, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, and Dragon Boat Clinic runs from April 18, 2026 to May 31, 2026, every Saturday and Sunday from 7 am to 9 am at the Kalayaan Beach Resort, Daliao, in partnership with the Davao City Paddling Association, Inc.
Jason Laguesma, president of the Southern Mindanao Judo Association also shared that beyond the athletic training, the program also instills bravery, strength and respect, values that extend far beyond the field.
He also urged parents to take an active role in encouraging their children to participate, pointing out that involvement in sports can open doors to bigger opportunities in the future.
โMagpasalamat mi sa City Sports for this opportunity, for this clinic kay this is the first time nga naka apil mi sa programa sa Aktibo Dabawenyo. I also invite all Dabawenyos, try these sports, like Judo. To the parents, we also encourage them bring your kids in these sports (We would like to thank the City Sports for this opportunity, for this clinic because this is the first time we have participated in the Aktibo Dabawenyo program. I also invite all Dabawenyos, try these sports, like Judo. To the parents, we also encourage them bring your kids in these sports),โ he added.
For more information on the Aktibo Dabawenyo and the SDD activities, Dabawenyos may visit https://www.facebook.com/citysportsdevelopmentdivision/. CIO
Written by: K. Malasado
Edited by: A. Nawal
Photo by: E. Morata
