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You might want to leave some room for the Centro Sports Festival if you\u2019re into sports, fitness, or simply trying something new.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From September 11 to 13, Centro Mall will turn its ground floor into a three-day celebration of all things sports. Plus, there\u2019s plenty to do whether you\u2019re a serious athlete, a casual sports fan, or bringing the whole family along.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <h3 id=\"h-what-to-expect\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to expect<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plenty of sports-related brands and activities to explore. The festival will bring together sportswear brands, fitness centers, gyms, training academies, and sports-related services, so you can discover different names and see what they offer.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DcTYYbgOWMi\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the festival, you can also jump into interactive games and sports activities, including football, basketball, baby foot, boxing, billiards, and more.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <h3 id=\"h-who-can-come\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can come?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival is perfect for families, sports enthusiasts, and visitors of all ages. Whether you want to try a new activity, discover fitness brands, or simply spend a fun afternoon at the mall, you can join in.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <h3 id=\"h-what-s-the-schedule\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the schedule?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival runs for three days, from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13, from 1 PM to 9 PM each day. The opening ceremony kicks off on Friday, September 11 at 4 PM, officially starting the weekend.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd Centro Mall, Ground Floor<br>\ud83d\udcc5 September 11\u201313<br>\u23f0 1 PM\u20139 PM<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve been following what\u2019s happening at Centro Mall lately, you already know this isn\u2019t their first big event. Take a look at the summer festival that happened in July:<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Da7KlepNU1h\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the successful annual book fair back in August:<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Dbgn9_DDFP6\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); 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