BALER, Aurora — The final and official results of the Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association Meet 2026 (CLRAA) were released on April 13, 2026, confirming the Division of Bulacan as the overall champion of the regional sporting competition jointly hosted by the provinces of Tarlac Province and Aurora Province.
Organized by the Department of Education Regional Office III, the annual meet gathered student-athletes from 21 Schools Division Offices across Central Luzon, showcasing talent in various sports disciplines under both elementary and secondary categories.
Bulacan Dominates Overall Medal Standings
Based on the official summary of results, the Division of Bulacan emerged as the undisputed champion, amassing 106 gold, 73 silver, and 62 bronze medals, securing the top overall rank.
The Division of Zambales placed second with 53 gold, 42 silver, and 79 bronze medals, followed by the Division of Olongapo City in third with 48 gold, 45 silver, and 44 bronze medals.
Completing the top five were the Division of Bataan, which collected 47 gold medals, and the Division of Tarlac Province, which earned 26 gold medals.
Other divisions in the top ten included Nueva Ecija, Malolos City, Pampanga, City of San Jose del Monte, and Balanga City.
The Division of Aurora, one of the host divisions, placed 13th overall, posting 9 gold, 16 silver, and 21 bronze medals.
Across all categories, the competition produced a total of 429 gold, 429 silver, and 543 bronze medals.
Elementary Category Results
In the elementary division, Bulacan again dominated, finishing first with 58 gold, 34 silver, and 19 bronze medals.
The Division of Zambales placed second, followed by Olongapo City and Bataan in third and fourth place, respectively.
The Division of Aurora ranked 13th in the elementary category, earning 2 gold, 5 silver, and 6 bronze medals.
The elementary events accounted for a total of 164 gold, 164 silver, and 191 bronze medals.
Secondary Category Results
In the secondary division, Bulacan maintained its strong performance with 48 gold, 39 silver, and 43 bronze medals, securing the top spot once again.
The Division of Bataan finished second with 37 gold medals, followed by Zambales with 34 gold medals, and Olongapo City in fourth place.
The Division of Aurora placed 12th in the secondary category, recording 7 gold, 11 silver, and 15 bronze medals.
The secondary level competitions generated a total of 265 gold, 265 silver, and 352 bronze medals.
Road to Palarong Pambansa
The CLRAA Meet serves as the official qualifying tournament for the Palarong Pambansa, where top-performing athletes from Central Luzon will represent the region in the national sporting arena. Education officials and organizers commended the athletes for their outstanding performances, discipline, and sportsmanship, highlighting the continued growth of grassroots sports development across the region.
The 2026 edition of CLRAA underscored not only competitive excellence but also unity and camaraderie among young athletes throughout Central Luzon. (Jason de Asis)
📸: CLRAA 2026 Final Medal Tally Released The Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association Meet 2026 has officially concluded with the Division of Bulacan emerging as the overall champion, topping both elementary and secondary divisions. The regional sports event, hosted by Tarlac Province and Aurora Province, gathered young athletes from 21 Schools Division Offices across Central Luzon, showcasing excellence, discipline, and sportsmanship on the road to the Palarong Pambansa. (Jason de Asis)
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