Cebu, Philippines – June 2024 - The first District Youth Olympics were organised on 7-9 June by youth workers from the Archdiocese of Cebu, in favour of young people from District 2 in the Cebu South Metro area. The parish priests and youth directors sent boys and girls to take part in this three-day sports celebration. The parishes were grouped into four houses based on their location: Ark of the Covenant, Morning Star, Seat of Wisdom, and Vase of Honor. The Youth District Olympics aimed to build friendships and bonds between young people from different parishes, promote sportsmanship and camaraderie, and encourage physical activity. Various sporting and cultural events were organised, including basketball, volleyball, chess, dance and various types of games. Beyond the competitive aspects, the Youth District Olympics offered young people a valuable opportunity to showcase the talents, ingenuity and skills that God has given them. Among the four participating houses, the overall winner of the first District Youth Olympics was Ark of the Covenant House, which includes the parishes of Punta Princesa, Tisa, Pasil, Labangon, Mambaling, and San Nicolas.