UNO-R runner breaks record in WVRAA
Azkals in 1-1 draw with Myanmar
Badminton nat’l tilt launched

Azkals in 1-1
draw with Myanmar

James Younghusband’s goal in the 76th minute off a penalty had every football follower in the country cheering for the Philippine Azkals but 14 minutes later, host Myanmar White Angels scored the equalizer to end the game in 1-all draw in the AFC Challenge Cup group stage played at the Youth Training Center in Yangon, Myanmar.

Debuting for the Azkals, Fil-Spanish Angel Guirado Aldeguer keyed the play for Ilonggo Santi Barsales who was fouled in the rush by Myanmar’s keeper.

Not missing the chance to score for the team, James Younghusband converted the penalty.

Badminton nat’l
tilt launched

MANILA – Local badminton gets a big boost with the recent launching of the  Philippine Badminton Ranking System (PBaRS), a four-leg nationwide circuit put up to determine the real mettle of the players and rank them according to their strength.

Vice President and incoming Philippine Badminton Association president Jejomar Binay attended the inaugurals of the event held at the Atrium of Robinsons Place Ermita along with Negros Occidental Rep. Albee Benitez, former First Lady and outgoing PBA president Amelita "Ming" Ramos and Philippine Olympic Committee president Jose Cojuangco Jr.

"We appreciate all the badminton tournaments in the country for the good of the sport," said the Vice President, a noted badminton enthusiast.

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