Muslim health buffs and sports enthusiasts trooped to the CMM offices as they awaited the opening of the CMM Annual Marathon around Maharlika Village in Taguig City.  Men and children, ages 12-60, came in droves to register and test their running prowess to garner the top prizes for the contest.  Parents, friends and relatives were also there to encourage the participants.

        The event started with a du’a (prayer) by Ustaz Zacaria Duta and words of encouragement from CMM President, Comm. Taha Basman.  The marathon rolled-off with the Midget runners, followed by the Junior, Senior, and Balik-Takbo runners.  Security was provided by the motorcycle troop courtesy of Barangay Maharlika Council headed by Chairwoman Erlinda Pangandaman.  Bystanders and the neighborhood went out the streets to cheer the runners giving them the needed boost as they run up and down the hilly terrain of the streets of Maharlika Village down to the finish line.  

 

        Winners from the Midget Division are: Alvin Tamak (1st), Mukrin Abdullah (2nd), Ramasid Lumenda (3rd); Junior Division: Hamza Duran (1st), Ansano Macadaag (2nd), Razul Akbara (3rd); Senior Division: Talal Balindong (1st); Mansawi Ibrahim (2nd); Julkarim Sanani (3rd); Balik-Takbo: Mujib Didaagun (1st); Ara Akbara (2nd) and (Magno Casan (3rd).  CMM medals were also given to the top three finishers in every division.    Aside from the first three, the next ten runners from all divisions were given consolation cash prizes.         

 

        Meanwhile, the Chess tournament followed in the afternoon of the same day at the Maharlika Elementary school with participants coming from the different Muslims communities in Metro Manila. The following winners were awarded with medals and cash prizes: Midget Category: Justin Barodi (1st), Mohammad Khalid (2nd), Baser Mohsin (3rd); Class B Category: Rakim Ditucalan (1st); Al-Shin Paluntongan (2nd),Abdulcarim Cosain, Shiekadatu Hassan abd Lampa Yunus (sharing the 3rd place);Class A Category: Esmael Abbas (1st), Tangkad Usman (2nd), Ashary Omar Alawi (3rd).

 

 

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