Meralco names triathlete Kim Mangrobang as muse for PBA opening

The Meralco Bolts on Wednesday named 31st Southeast Asian Games double gold medalist Kim Mangrobang as its muse for the opening ceremony of the Philippine Basketball Association's 47th season.

In a statement, the Bolts said they want to highlight Mangrobang's achievements, along with other national athletes.

"The Meralco Bolts culture is built on work ethic and professionalism—the same qualities that propelled Kim to the success she enjoys today," team manager Paolo Trillo said in a statement.

"As the Bolts take the stage at the opening ceremonies, we are proud to celebrate the achievements of Kim and all our national athletes."

 

 

 

 

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Mangrobang, who won the gold medal for three consecutive editions of the biennial meet, said she is honored to represent the organization.

"I have always believed that hard work is the foundation of any type of success in any endeavor, especially in sports," Mangrobang said.

While celebrities and beauty queens have usually been tapped as muse of the teams for the league's opening, this is not the first time that an athlete was chosen for the role.

Back in 2019, volleyball star Alyssa Valdez was the muse of the NLEX Road Warriors during the league's opening.

The league will open its 47th season on Sunday.

—Justin Kenneth Carandang/MGP, GMA News