Kaya-Iloilo debuts in AFC

It will be the turn of Kaya-Iloilo to make its debut in the AFC Cup when it battles Lao Toyota at the National Stadium in Vientiane, Laos.

Back in the continental competition for the first time since 2016, Kaya is out to make a strong impression in the match set at 7:30 p.m. Philippine time.

Kaya secured qualification to the AFC Cup after winning the inaugural staging of the Copa Paulino Alcantara last October.

The Ilonggos head to the tournament without their longtime mainstays Robert Lopez Mendy, Miguel Tanton and Antonio Ugarte who signed with different clubs.

But Kaya has signed defender Simone Rota, goalkeeper Michael Casas and Darryl Roberts.

Jordan Mintah and Jovin Bedic are expected to play crucial roles for Kaya in its quest to secure the maximum three points in Group H. (Jonas Terrado)

Swimming League (PSL) in the girls 11-12 division, ruled the 200-meter fly (2:17.89), 200-meter individual medley (2:25.68), 200-meter breast stroke (2:43.51), 100-meter butterfly (1:04.67), 100-meter individual medley (1:09.85), 50-meter butterfly (29.41) and 50-m breast stroke (36:13) in all meet record fashion.

Her eighth gold came from the girl’s 11-12 division 100-meter breast stroke (1.17.77).

Another bet from the Philippines, Julia Basa, also etched her mark in the eight-country swimfest.

Basa set a new mark and won the gold in the 200-meter back stroke (2:45.10). She won another gold in the mixed 400-meter freestyle (5:14.31) and went home with the silver in the 200-meter freestyle (2:28.28), 100-meter back stroke (1:29.31) and 50meter back stroke (36:28).