The heat is really on! And yes, we really feel the heat of the summer! And talking about summer, it only means exciting activities specially sports and fitness exercises!
Inline with this, our nearby SM Mall is spearheading different activities for sports and fitness enthusiasts! Are you one of them! Well if yes, join yours truly Runner Rocky in exploring these activities while at the same time maintaining our active and healthy lifestyle! And here is the full story:
With temperatures rising and the school break in full swing, SM City Valenzuela has officially launched its SM Active Hub and Summer Games campaign, transforming the mall into a dynamic indoor arena for families, sports lovers, budding athletes, and fitness enthusiasts of all ages.
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| SM CITY VALENZUELA SERVES A SMASH HIT OF INCLUSIVITY AND FUN – Children with special needs took part in a special badminton clinic during the launch of SM Active Hub and Summer Games. The mall transformed into an indoor arena for health, movement, and community, championing accessible sports and fitness for all. Joining the launch is SM City Valenzuela Assistant Mall Manager Kristine Joyce Pimentel (middle). |
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| GAME ON FOR ALL. A child with special needs gleefully joins a special badminton clinic during the launch of SM Active Hub and Summer Games at SM City Valenzuela. The mall transforms into an indoor playground of inclusion and movement, rolling out summer-long fitness events from Zumba and Taekwondo to Pickleball and more. |
The campaign kicked off with an exciting badminton exhibition match featuring over 50 local players, showcasing impressive skills and sportsmanship. In addition to the thrilling on-court action, a special badminton clinic led by experts from Ace Badminton Academy offered children with special needs the opportunity to learn from seasoned pros and experience the joy of the sport firsthand.
SM City Valenzuela’s launch marks the first of several sports-packed weeks, positioning the mall as a prime destination for summer fun in Metro North. The mall provides a safe, air-conditioned, and inclusive environment for locals looking to stay active, while escaping the summer heat.
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| As temperatures soar outside, SM City Valenzuela turns up the fun indoors with the launch of SM Active Hub and Summer Games—transforming the mall into a cool, inclusive playground for movement and community spirit. Kicking off the campaign, a heartwarming badminton clinic gave children with special needs a chance to play, learn, and shine on court—proof that every child deserves a winning shot. |
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| As the temperature rises outside, SM City Valenzuela turns up the action indoors with the launch of SM Active Hub and Summer Games—creating a cool, inclusive space for movement and community fun. The kickoff featured a heartwarming badminton clinic, where children with special needs had the chance to learn, play, and shine on the court. |
“This summer, we’re redefining what it means to go to the mall,” shares SM City Valenzuela Mall Manager Christian Bryan Umali. “We want families and individuals to find not just a place for leisure, but for sport and wellness — all while staying cool and safe indoors.” Engr. Umali added.
Over the next two months, SM City Valenzuela will host a variety of summer sports- from high-energy Zumba sessions and Taekwondo training to Pickleball and badminton exhibition matches, among many others. Its neighboring malls in the north — SM City Grand Central and SM Center Sangandaan — will likewise feature gymnastics, pickleball, and basketball clinics, respectively.
This initiative is part of SM Supermalls’ nationwide campaign to promote wellness and active lifestyles and to make sports an inclusive experience for all.
Which of these activities excite you more? Oh well, see you on our mall and let's play! 04/19/2025 (Runner Rocky)
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