FBC holds Christmas Family Day
One-Day Tournament for a Cause starts Dec 25
By Michelle Fe Santiago
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 19: The Filipino Badminton Committee (FBC) held its Christmas Family Day on Friday at the Kuwait Disabled Sports Club. The festive occasion kicked off with the regular badminton tournament.
After the badminton matches, members as well as guests participated in some power-packed parlour games that everyone enjoyed. A number of prizes were also given away to the lucky winners during the raffle draw.
The raffle prizes were donated by Ana Del Mundo of ADM Manpower, Jules
Left to right: Photos taken during the FBC ‘Family Day’ event.
Francisco, Lita Caballero, Elma Falguerra, Louie Lagada and IMCO.
“FBC is not only about badminton group but it’s also a family, a family that plays together fostering camaraderie and sharing happiness not only during Christmas season but always,” stated FBC President Jimmy Carandang.
FBC Chairman Dr Chie Umandap congratulated all its officers for the successful celebration of the Christmas Family Day.
Here is the list of winners in the 64th FBC Christmas Badminton Tournament: Mix Level A&B Champion: Raymond Dela Cruz Sheena Michael
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1st Runner-up: Erick Torno / Amador Caceres
2nd Runner-up: Russel Centeno Michael Moral Level C Champion: Tayyab Shafi Shaikh
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/ Omer
1st Runner-up: Lolita Caballero Joemar Pelimiano
2nd Runner-up: Jules Francisco / Mark Gutierez Level D Champion
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Dino Villanueva / ShyrelleDistor
1st Runner-up: Oliver Ladaga Jessamae Dumlao
2nd Runner-up: Jojo Navarro / Gina Sarno Rentacutan
FBC Vice President Engr Louie Laguda enjoins all badminton enthusiasts to take part in its Christmas One Day Tournament for a Cause on Dec 25 at the Kuwait Disabled Sports Club in Hawally. Part of the proceeds will be donated for the hospitalisation expenses of the father of one of the FBC officers.
Those who are interested to join may register by calling the FBC Hotline 66420529 or they can go to the venue on Dec 25 at 8:00 am.
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St Louis Rams running back Benny Cunningham runs a kick back 102 yards to the 3-yard line during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
on Dec 17, in St Louis. (AP)
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