Updates on Doha Asian Games 2006
Thursday, November 30th, 2006Encore for 19 Busan medalists
By Teddyvic S. Melendres
Inquirer 11/30/2006
Published on Page A29 of the November 30, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
NINETEEN Filipinos who bagged a medal or two in the 2002 Busan Asian Games are seeing action again in this year’s Asiad.
Except for four-time World Cup tenpin champion Paeng Nepomuceno, however, the rest of the gold medalists in the South Korea Games are missing from the RP lineup.
Equestrienne Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski, winner of the individual show jumping competition, the victorious 9-ball billiards pair of Francisco “Django” Bustamante and Antonio Lining, and RJ Bautista, who partnered Nepomuceno to the men’s doubles gold, did not make it to the Games either on account of recent poor form, semi-retirement or unavailability due to a previous commitment.
Bustamante, for one, begged off due to a commitment to play in an International Pool Tour event. He was left to woe a missed opportunity when the IPT scratched the year-ending tournament.
But the other big stars among the Busan medalists are in the fold, including CJ Suarez and Chester King (silver in bowling’s men’s trios); Liza del Rosario, Irene Benitez, Liza Clutario, Jojo Cañare and Cecilia Yap (silver in ladies’ five-player team); Rexel Nganhayna (silver, wushu’s men’s sanshou); Danielle Cojuangco (silver, equestrian’s team show jumping); Gretchen Malalad (bronze, karate’s women’s kumite); Alvin Amposta (bronze, rowing’s men’s lightweight double sculls); Jethro Dionisio (men’s individual trap); Dionisio, Eric Ang and Jaime Recio (bronze, men’s trap team); Tshomlee Go (bronze, taekwondo’s men’s flyweight); Veronica Domingo (bronze, taekwondo’s women’s welterweight); and Edouard Folayang (bronze, wushu’s men’s sanshou).
Taken from Inquirer
RP flag raised today
People’s Journal
November 30, 2006
Japanese rout batters; RP flag unfurls today
The Philippine Star
November 30, 2006
Tipon inaasahang maka-gold sa Doha Asian Games
Ang Pilipino STAR Ngayon
November 30, 2006
“I still believe we can win five gold medals here,” sabi ni Ramirez na umaasa ng ginto sa bowling, billiards, boxing, taekwando, karate at wushu. RP karate team naka-gold sa Italy
Ni Jeffrey C. Tiro
BANAT 11/30/2006
RP’s golden hopes now in Doha
By Teddyvic S. Melendres
Inquirer 11/30/2006
The 15th Doha Asian Games 2006 Begins
TEAM PHILIPPINES…. Go Go Go!
Filipinos are truly proud of you… Atletang NoyPi!
Filipinos upbeat on Asiad Campaign
The Philippine Star 11/29/2006
“They might deliver tremendous results and give honor to the country,” said Ramirez.
Read the full Article click here.
Team RP Confident
Journal Online 11/29/2006
Due on Dec. 5 are the 11-member golf team, wrestling (9), bodybuilding (4), archery (11), fencing (16) and cycling track (9), while entries from aquatics-diving (7), canoe-kayak (4), squash (3) and wushu (12) are scheduled to arrive Dec. 7.
The karate squad will arrive Dec. 9 here.
“This might be one of the most underestimated teams (to the Asiad). They lack in funding and training compared to the 2005 SEA Games preparations. But with what I’ve seen from the athletes, their dedication and perseverance, they might be able to deliver better results,” Ramirez said.
This means, Ramirez continued, the possibility that they will surpass our target of five golds may become a reality.
“They might deliver tremendous results by honouring the country with more golds,” the RP chef de mission said, citing, among others, the performances of karatedo, shooting, equestrian, fencing, baseball, swimming, bowling, sailing and boxing.
Read the full article here.
Games, RP athletes rushing to beat clock
By Ted S. Melendres
Inquirer November 29, 2006
“We are looking for very strong performances in tenpin bowling, billiards and combat sports like wushu, taekwondo, boxing and karate.”
Read the full article here.
Main batch of Asiad bets leaves today
By Joey Villar
The Philippine Star 11/28/2006
Ninety-seven athletes form the bulk of the Philippine delegation leaving for Doha, Qatar today, ready to do battle against the best in the region in the 15th Asian Games although the baseball team grabs the distinction of being the first to dive into action as it slugs it out with powerhouse Japan tomorrow.
For full article, click here.
Let the competition begin
The official Opening Ceremony of Doha 2006 may not be until 1 December but the 15th Asian Games action kicks off this weekend, 18 November. Round 1 of the men’s football tournament heads a list of six team sports including basketball, baseball and badminton, all of which require a pre-Opening Ceremony beginning as the Middle East’s biggest-ever sporting event gets underway…
(excerpt from Doha Asian Games Website at this link http://www.doha-2006.com/)
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Gretchen in TV Patrol for Korean Gold
Wednesday, November 29th, 2006After winning gold last November 2006 in Busan, Korea, Ms. Gretchen Malalad was interviewed by Ms. Niña Corpuz in TV Patrol.
Here is the transcript of that interview.
Julius Babao: Si Gretchen sa South Korea. Exclusive nagpapatrol si Niña Corpuz.
Niña Corpuz: Ipinagmalaki na naman ng bansa si Gretchen Malalad matapos mapanalunan ang gold medal sa
Korean Karate Federation Championship noong Sabado sa Busan, Korea. Siya lang ang pinay na sumali sa
tournament na nilahukan ng 8 bansa. Bago pa man ang tournament, na-sprain ang kanang tuhod ni Gretchen sa
training. Pero hindi ito naging balakid sa kanya.
Gretchen M.: Ganon talaga e, part ng pagiging atleta injury.. injuries.. So okay naman..
Niña C.: Nakafocus naman ngayon si Gretchen sa darating na Asian Games sa Doha, Qatar.
At masaya daw sya ngayon dahil sa naging karanasan nya sa Korea
Gretchen: Yung mga sumali don , sila din yung maglalaro sa Asian Games e.
So at least yung mga.. nakita ko na yung ilang players.
Niña: Bagamat hindi nangangako, Go for Gold pa rin daw si Gretchen sa Asian Games.
Tulad ng dati, lalaban daw siya para sa bansa.
Gretchen: Maraming maraming salamat sa suporta ninyo,
sa lahat ng sambayanang Pilipino na nagtitiwala sa akin.
Once you’re dreaming something, kung gusto mo makukuha mo yan e,
basta ano lang talaga hardwork lang.
Nina Corpuz, patrol ng Pilipino
Watch the interview here
Video capture courtesy of Sidekick Epey.
Gege with the Crush ng Bayan
Tuesday, November 28th, 2006
In her recent KText:
Kasama ko ang crush ng bayan….
To find out who is with her… click the KText Section at this link.
Big groups of Pinoy athletes start leaving for Doha Sunday
Saturday, November 25th, 2006
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JOE S. ANTONIO The aquatics squad leaves on Nov. 27, followed by the teams in swimming, beach volleyball, boxing, ches, gymnastics, judo, sepak takraw, and equstrian on Nov. 29, bowling, cycling, rowing, cue sports, shooting and tennis on Nov. 30, sailing and canoing on Dec. 1, taekwondo, athletics and triathlon on Dec. 3, equestrian on Dec. 4, golf, wrestling, bodybuilding, archery, fencing and cycling on Dec. 5, diving, squash and wushu on Dec. 7 and karate on Dec 8 and 9. http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2006-11-23&sec=7&aid=2574 |
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Is Gretchen Malalad seriously training for Asian Games?
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006
Theodore P. Jurado wrote an article about Gretchen Malalad as well as other athletes in the Team Philippines. Grab a copy of Insider Magazine for the full story. Excerpt of this article could be found here or visit the Showbiz Tidbits Section of this Fansite
Self-defense Techniques in PDA
Tuesday, November 21st, 2006
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Time for the big kick off
Friday, November 17th, 2006Thursday, 16 November, 2006
Promising to be bigger and better than any previous event, the time has arrived to raise the curtain on Asia’s showpiece sporting competition as athletes and sports fans from 45 countries and regions get ready to experience the Games of their Life.
The 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 launches into preliminary round competition on 18 November as months of anticipation, development and preparation make way for the sporting excellence of Asia’s top sportsmen and women
Kicking off the competition at Doha 2006 are four football matches on Saturday 18 November as Round 1 of the men’s tournament gets under way at the Al-Wakra and Al-Ahli Sports Clubs.
Excerpt from Doha Asian Games Official Website at
http://www.doha-2006.com/gis/menuroot/news/article.aspx?flag=0&id=781
Pressure rising
Thursday, 16 November, 2006
Pressure. It is what separates the great from the good, the victors from the vanquished and the champions from the chasing pack. Nowhere is it more apparent than in the cauldron of a major sporting event.
To some, pressure is an inspirational force which can push them to the very limits of excellence. To others, it is a suppressing burden which saps their ability to perform.
Months and years of commitment will have gone into the lives of thousands of people preparing for 15th Asian Games. Most will feel that they have done everything possible to be in prime mental and physical condition to succeed.
Important? Undoubtedly. But that can all fall by the wayside if they fail to deal with the inevitable pressure that a huge occasion like Doha 2006 can bring. Everyone will have to handle it at some stage and will do so in different ways, be they Olympic champions, coaches, younger developing athletes, even team officials.
Excerpt from Doha Asian Games Official Website at
http://www.doha-2006.com/gis/menuroot/news/article.aspx?flag=0&id=779
Malalad snatches gold in South Korea
Thursday, November 16th, 2006Wednesday, November 15, 2006
SEA Games grand slam gold medalist and reality TV star Gretchen Malalad copped the gold medal in the 2nd Korea Open Championship last weekend in Busan, South Korea.
The 26-year-old Malalad, a former Binibining Pilipinas titlist, won a 6-0 decision over a Korean rival in the finals to rule the +65 kg kumite.
Mentored by long-time RP Karate Team coach David Lay, Malalad, the country’s lone entry in the tournament, also bested a Vietnamese foe in a 6-2 decision in the semifinal round.
“Her victory sowed that she’s very much ready for the Asian Games,” said Ponce, who told Sun.Star Cebu earlier that the RP Karate Team is eyeing one gold medal in the fast-approaching Doha, Qatar Asian Games.
Malalad, who was supported by the Philippine Sports Commission and Accel, is eyeing to surpass her bronze medal finish in the Busan Asiad four years ago where she played with a shoulder injury on her way to the semifinal round.
Aside from the Pinoy Big Brother celebrity, other members of the Karate team who will be vying for medals in the Asian Games are SEA Games gold medalists Maj. Nelson Pacalso and Ma. Marna Pabillore, European Open gold medalist Bern Chu, Bong Toribio, Junel Perenia, Mae Soriano and kata specialist Noel Espinosa.
Except for Malalad and Espinosa, the rest of the RP karatekas are in Naples, Italy for their three-month international training and exposure with Italian coach Giuseppe Romano.
The Italy-based RP Team will be competing for two European meets in the Italy Open Karate Championships on Nov. 25-26 and the San Marino Open Karate Championships on Dec. 1-3.
Before leaving for Doha on Dec. 8, the RP Team will test their mettle against powerhouse teams from Iran, Hungary, Netherlands, and reigning world karate champion Italy. (JAF)
Taken from Sunstar Cebu Website
