Manila Central University (MCU) celebrates a remarkable achievement as Mark Jason Galauran, a student from the College of Physical Therapy (CPT), secured two gold medals at the 2024 Asian Equipped Powerlifting Championship and the Asians University Championships in Hong Kong. Competing in the -93kg category, Mark represented the Philippines, demonstrating exceptional strength and skill, and putting MCU on the global sports map.
Under the guidance of coach Adrian Perillo, Mark excelled in all three heavy compound lifts: squatting 275 kg (605 lbs), bench pressing 180 kg (396 lbs), and deadlifting 290 kg (639 lbs), for a total of 745 kg (1642 lbs). At the 2024 Asian Equipped Powerlifting Championship, he won a Silver Medal in Squat and Bench Press, and Gold Medals in Deadlift and Total. His success continued at the Asians University Championships, where he swept the competition with Gold Medals in Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift, and Total.
The institution congratulates him warmly, as his achievement fills the entire community with pride.