Team 1 stun rivals, move into top spot
Hamdani, Pacifico lead individual competition
KUWAIT CITY, Nov 27: Team 1 found their bearings this week as they stunned all their opponents to move into the top spot of the highest category in the” Damayan Operation Haiyan Survivors Cup 2013” tournament, organized by the Filipino Badminton Club in Kuwait (FILBACK) at the Nasser Sports Club Friday.
Team 1— which includes Anthony Relova,Benji, Jeric and Ding Tomagan — were at their best in the second week of the tournament to lead the Higher A category while Team 3 — Dan Isidro, Rhoderick, Amor Abayon and Sheng Frugal — were at the top in Lower A.
Team 2 — Neil Montesa, Joni Gratil, Mark Arroyo and Henry — continued to top Higher B and Team 6 — Rey Vaquilar, Bong Labayo, Joel Lawagan and Liza Ibanga —were still the best in Lower B.
The numbers of the teams may be the same but all the teams in various categories are different because — depending on the entries — the teams in each category have been given numbers from 1 to 6 or 7.
In Higher D,Dina Hamdani was the leader after an excellent performance while Pacifico took over the top spot in Lower D.
The top four categories — Higher A, Lower A, Higher B and Lower B — are seeing a team competition.Each team is based on four players and all the pairs are formed from these players only. The other two categories —Higher D and Lower D— involve an individual competition which is based on a rotation of partners with every player joining hands all the other players in the category for one match.
This event—aimed at lending a helping hand to the victims of the HaiyanTyphoon in the Philippines — is being made possible through the efforts of FILBACK Director Leo Regner, FILBACK Tournament Director Renato Calanog, Alpha Phi Omega Kuwait Alumni Association (APO KAA-153) and all the office bearers who work hard throughout the year to not only provide quality tournaments but also promote friendship and sportsmanship among the members of these organizations. Special mention must also be made of Aleks Hernandez for compiling and collating the results of the tournament.
All the matches in tournament are being played over three sets but if any pair takes only the first two sets to win the game, the winner is awarded 50 points and the losers the actual number of points they compile in both the sets. But if the match goes to three sets, the winners get 42 points and the losers see the points of their best two sets being accumulated. In case of a default, the winners get 50 points and the losers 20 points.
In case any player is missing for his games, he can be replaced for that game with another player from the same or lower category. This player is called a Joker.
Ajmal and Joy won by default against Shahoor and Billy while Joel and Carlito won by default against Gomer and Gigi; Ajmal and Joel edged Shahoor and Gomer 21-14, 16-21, 21-19 ; and Billy and Gigi thumped Joy and Carlito 21-17, 21-14.
Anthony and Benji brushed aside Mathew and Juvy 21-7, 21-19 while Jeric and Ding tamed Louie and Rey 21-18, 21-15; Anthony and Jeric outclassed Mathew and Louie 21-17, 21-10; and Benji and Ding overcame Juvy and Rey 21-12, 21-20.
Vasu and Rhommel hammered Neil and Jonie 21-9, 21-13 while Mark and Henry beat Harinath and Romeo 21-18, 21-19; Neil and Mark beatVasu and Harinath 21-20, 21-18; and Jonie and Henry tamedRhommel and Romeo 1921, 21-8, 21-14.
Shahoor and Billy edged Vasu and Rhommel 16-21, 21-14, 21-19 while Harinath and Romeo won by default against Gomer and Gigi; Shahoor and Gomer beat Vasu and Harinath 21-15, 1921, 21-5; and Rhommel and Romeo won by default against Billy and Gigi.
Shabir and Emil thumped Ajmal and Joy 21-12, 21-12 while Joel and Carlito won by default against Mahi and Steve;Ajmal and Joel outclassed Shabir and Mahi 21-13, 21-6; and Emil and Steve tamed Joy and Carlito 21-18, 2118.
Anthony and Benji brushed aside Rafik and Nato 21-13, 21-9; Anthony and Jeric beat Andrei 21-19, 21-19; and Nato and John thumped Benji and Ding 21-9, 21-15.
Allan and Nestor edged Neil and Jonnie 19-21, 21-18, 21-15;Mark and Henry won by default against Noel and Chato; Neil and Mark edged Allan and Noel 21-15, 12-21, 21-14;Jonnie and Henry overcame Nestor and Chato 21-18, 21-20.
Mathew and Juvy hammered Rasheed and Shiful 21-14, 21-11 while Rafik and Rami overcame Louie and Rey 21-19, 21-20;Mathew and Louie tamed Rasheed and Rafik 21-9, 21-11; and Juvy and Rey beat Shiful and Rami 21-18, 21-15.
Allan and Nestor brushed aside Shabir and Emil 21-15, 21-10 while Noel and Chato hammered Mahi and Steve 21-16, 21-10; Allan and Noel outlasted Shabir and Mahi 21-19, 20-21, 21-16 ; and Nestor and Chato edged Emil and Steve 21-17, 14-21, 21-9.
Andrei and John beat Rafik and Rami 18-21, 21-17, 21-10 while Rasheed and Rafik overcame Andrei and Nato 21-20, 21-20;andShiful and Rami beat Nato and John 21-19, 11-21, 21-20.
Lowela and Sky edged Frederick and Nhing 21-16, 15-21, 21-14; Lourdes and Verj won by default against Metch and Karen ;Lowela and Metch thumped Frederick and Lourdez 21-14, 21-10; and Nhing and Verj won by defaut against Sky and Karen.
Choi and Richard thumped Arnel and Kristine 21-17, 21-15 while Ayie and Emily won by default against Dhang and Bader; Arnel and Dhang overwhelmed Choi and Ayie 21-13, 21-10; and Richard and Emily won by default against Kristine and Bader.
Dan and Rhoderick tamed Macky and Amor 21-9, 21-14 while Rosalie and Yohan overwhelmed Amor and Sheng 21-18, 21-14; Macky and Rosalie beat Dan and Amor 21-19, 21-19; and Rhoderick and Sheng overpowered Amor and Yohan 21-19, 21-4.
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overwhelmed Mohammed and Brent 21-10, 21-12 before Melanie and Zara brushed aside Hanna and Rhea 21-7, 21-10; Ainur and Melanie crushed Mohammed and Hanna 21-13, 21-5; and Addy and Zara edged Brent and Rhea 21-11, 17-21, 21-18
Dan and Rhoderick tamed Mohammed and Brent 21-19, 21-17 while Amor and Sheng outlasted Hanna and Rhea 21-14, 10-21, 21-15; Dan and Amor beat Mohammed and Hanna 21-11, 21-17; and Rhoderick and Sheng beat Brent and Rhea 21-17, 21-8.
Arnel and Kristine thumped Efren and Vivian 21-15, 21-19 while Ruzzel and Heidi won by default against Ronald and Bader; Efren and Ruzzel overcame Arnel and Ronald 21-20, 21-11; and Vivian and Heidi won by default against Kristine and Bader.
Frederick and Nhing thumped Albert and Christian 21-19, 21-14 before Lourdez and Verj hammered Bevs and Aurora 21-13, 21-8; Albert and Bevs overpowered Frederick and Lourdez 2111, 21-13; and Nhing and Verj beat Christian and Aurora 21-15, 21-19.
Ainur and Addy brushed aside Lowela and Sky 21-12, 21-14;Melanie and Zara won by default against Metch and Karen;Ainur and Melanie thumped Lowela and Metch 21-18, 21-16; and Addy and Zara won by default against
Sky and Karen.
Aleks and Beck tamed Macky and Amor 21-12, 21-16 before Ninette and Glaiza overpowered Rosalie and Yohan 21-17, 21-18; Aleks and Ninette overwhelmed Macky and Rosalie 21-15, 2112; and Beck and Glaiza thumped Amor and Yohan 21-13, 21-17.
Rey and Bong outclassed Bonnie and Annalea 21-19, 21-8while Joel and Liza won by default against Josie and Mayeen; Rey and Joel hammered Bonnie and Josie 21-10, 21-15; and Bong and Liza won by default against Annalea and Mayeen.
Choi and Richard brushed aside Albert and Christian 21-15, 21-11;Ayie and Emily edged Bevs and Aurora 2112, 18-21, 21-14; Albert and Bevs outlasted Choi and Emily 16-21, 21-15, 21-17; and Richard and Emily overpowered Christian and Aurora 21-8, 21-13.
Randy and Jovie outclassed Efren and Vivian 21-16, 21-14 while Ruzzel and Heidi crushed Abby and Cecille 21-15, 21-13.
Rey and Bong edged Randy and Jovie 17-21, 21-17, 21-16 before Joel and Liza overcame Abby and Cecille 21-17, 2120; Rey and Joel outlasted Randy and Abby 21-13, 16-21, 21-15; and Jovie and
Cecille beat Bong and Liza 21-20, 21-20.
Aleks and Beck edged Bonnie and Annalea 21-10, 17-21, 21-20 while Ninette and Glaiza won by default against Josie and Mayeen;Bonnie and Josie outlasted Aleks and Ninette 21-14, 19-21, 21-15; and Beck and Glaiza won by default against Annalea and Mayeen.
Higher D
Karen and Kat brushed aside Dina and Pressana 21-17, 21-15 while Dina and Reina overwhelmed Vince and Pressana 21-7, 21-14;Check and Mags edged Kat and Reina 11-21, 21-7, 21-19; Check and Camille overcame Karen and Pressana 21-18, 21-20; Dina and Vince thumped Karen and Reina 21-20, 21-10; and Mags and Kat overwhelmed Dina and Camille 21-18, 21-18.
Meanwhile, Mags and Camille outlasted Check and Pressana 21-18, 18-21, 2117 before Karen and Dina brushed aside Camille and Vince 21-18, 21-9;Mags and Vince edged Reina and Kat 16-21, 21-9, 21-18; and Joker and Joker beat Sol and Vince 21-16, 21-19.
Lower D
Pico and Joan overcame Theresa and Romy 21-20, 21-12 while Rolly and Neneng outlasted Marlyn and Romy2111, 12-21, 21-17;Florence and Marlyn edged Neneng and Lerma 21-12, 14-21, 21-20;Romy and Joan hammered Theresa and Leon 21-14, 21-16;Rolly and Lerma overwhelmed Theresa and Romy 21-17, 21-15
Pico and Leon beat Rolly and Florence 16-21, 21-14, 21-19;Florence and Pico thumped Joan and Marlyn 21-12, 2114;Pico and Lerma outclassed Rolly and Leon 21-12, 21-11.