By Rachel Magday

 

Brenda Ramos Zinampan of Bascaran, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, was named Masters Athlete of the Year at the 3rd All-Women Sports Awards of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).

The ceremony, held recently at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, honored 83 female athletes and sports leaders for their achievements and contributions to Philippine sports.

Zinampan, 48, received the award following her strong showing at the 23rd Asia Masters Athletics Championships in Chennai, India, where she won four gold medals in the Women’s 45+ division.

She topped the 400-meter hurdles, 100-meter dash, 80-meter hurdles, and pole vault, cementing her status as one of the country’s top masters athletes.

Zinampan began competing in athletics during her high school years through the Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Athletics Association Meet, later advancing to the CAVRAA Meet and the Palarong Pambansa. She stepped away from competition after Palarong Pambansa to pursue college studies and later focused on teaching and coaching.

She returned to competitive athletics in her 40s and went on to achieve success in international masters competitions.

The PSC All-Women Sports Awards recognizes the achievements of women in sports and their role in inspiring future generations of Filipino athletes.