The Escalante City delegation joined thousands of student-athletes, coaches, and officials during the opening ceremony of the Provincial Schools Sports Athletic Association (PSSAA) Meet on January 27, 2026, at Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental.
The much-anticipated sports event officially kicked off at 3:00 p.m., gathering delegations from Bago City, Cadiz City, Escalante City, Himamaylan City, La Carlota City, Sagay City San Carlos City, Sipalay City and the Negros Occidental Division where technical officials of the event were formally presented during the program.