Author: ASEAN Tribune

Following the ‘heroic campaign’ of the Philippine contingent to the 2023 Asian Games, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Chairperson Junie E. Cua on Tuesday vowed to raise more funds for Filipino athletes.The agency contributes part of its proceeds to the Philippine Sports Commission for the country’s sports development program.Under Republic Act 6847, the PCSO is to remit the proceeds of six sweepstakes lottery draws per year.”We are studying how we can raise more funds for the flourishing of sports in our country. Asahan po ninyo na (Be assured that) we will do our best to improve on this regard,” Cua said in a statement.Cua commended the country’s contingent in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China for producing the PH’s strongest showing in the event in nearly three decades.Team Philippines clinched four gold medals, two silvers and 12 bronzes, finishing 17th during the two-week continental tilt in Hangzhou, China.This was the Philippines’ highest ranking since it placed 14th overall in 1994 in H
iroshima, Japan.Gilas Pilipinas finally reclaimed the gold medal in men’s basketball after 61 years.”Congratulations to our athletes for their heroic campaign. Our country owes its gratitude to you for your proud efforts to carry our flag,” he said. “Not only our medalists, but all 395 athletes who participated deserve all the accolades for a job well done.”

Source: Philippines News Agency

San Sebastian College stunned Jose Rizal University (JRU), 72-59, to claim its second win in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 99 at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Tuesday.Jessie Sumoda scored 15 points as the Stags came back strong in the second half to send the Heavy Bombers to only their second loss against four wins.The Stags trailed 18-9 after the opening period and forced a 31-all deadlock at the half.Entering the final canto, San Sebastian was up, 55-46, and sustained momentum all the way.Raymart Escobido and Alex Desoyo added 12 points each; Rommel Calahat had 11 points and eight rebounds; and Rafael Are chipped in nine points, six rebounds, six steals and five assists.Agem Miranda finished with 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals for JRU.JRU (2-3) trails unbeaten Lyceum (7-0), Mapua (4-1) and San Sebastian (4-2)In the other game, College of Saint Benilde downed Perpetual Help, 86-80, to rise to 3-3.The Altas fell to 1-5.Meanwhile, Lyceum will g
un for win No. 7 against Emilio Aguinaldo College (2-2) on Wednesday at 2 p.m.Mapua will be up against skidding defending champion Letran College (0-5) at 4 p.m.The scores:SAN SEBASTIAN 72 – Sumoda 15, Escobido 12, Desoyo 12, Calahat 11, Are 9, Una 6, Shanoda 4, Felebrico 2, Ra. Gabat 1, de Leon 0, Re. Gabat 0, Aguilar 0.JOSE RIZAL 59 – Miranda 15, Guiab 9, Argente 7, Mosqueda 7, Arenal 6, Pabico 4, Sarmiento 4, Dionisio 3, Ramos 2, delos Santos 1, de Leon 1, Medina 0, Barrera 0, Sy 0.Quarters: 9-18; 31-31; 55-46; 72-59

Source: Philippines News Agency

Asian Games gold medalist Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has launched a fundraising aimed at building pole vault training pits in different regions across the country.The world No. 2 is partnering with marketing technology agency Katapult Digital to auction off his kits from the 2023 Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games, SEA Games custom-made Puma spikes and World Championship Puma suit, with the proceeds going to the “Katapulting an Athlete’s Dream” initiative.”I believe the Filipinos can win at a global level but we can’t do this alone. The Philippine pole vaulting community holds much potential. All stakeholders and supporters need to band together to maximize the possibilities,” the 27-year-old Obiena said during the launching at Chili’s restaurant in Greenhills, San Juan on Tuesday.”I am doing this for the country,” said Obiena, who is looking for promising student-athletes and communities to support.Aside from the auction, a donation drive will also be available on Obiena’s website (https://ejobiena.katap
ultdigital.com) for fans and supporters who want to join in the fundraising campaign.The construction of training pits and the pole vaulting program of EJ’s father, Emerson, will benefit deserving schools and students all over the country.”EJ Obiena inspires and reminds us that the Philippines is truly world-class when it comes to talent,” said Francis Uy, the chief executive officer of Katapult Digital with offices in the Philippines, Singapore and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.For winning the gold medal and breaking the record in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, Obiena received PHP3 million from his high school alma mater, Chiang Kai Shek College (CKSC) in Tondo, Manila; and PHP7 million from the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. and businessmen Anson Tan and Carlos Chan.The PHP10 million is on top of the PHP2 million he will get through Republic Act 10699, and a PHP1 million pledge from the Philippine Olympic Committee.Uy said the money will help in his preparation
for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Source: Philippines News Agency

The Korea Football Association (KFA) on Tuesday announced the list of 22 players for the second round of the Asian women’s Olympic football qualifying tournament in China later this month.

The roster included veteran midfielder Ji So-yun, Casey Phair, a half-Korean teenage forward, midfielders Lee Young-ju and Lee Keum-min and forward Park Eun-seon, who made her World Cup debut in 2003 as a 16-year-old.

Headed by coach Colin Bell, South Korea belongs to Group B and will face Thailand on Oct. 26, followed by North Korea on Oct. 29 and China on Nov. 1.

South Korea are the second-highest ranked team in the group at No. 17. China check in at No. 13 and Thailand are No. 44.

The second round of the Asian qualifying campaign will feature three groups of four. The top teams from each group, plus the best runner-up from the three groups, will advance to the third round.

The South Korean team will leave for Xiamen, China, on Oct. 23.

Source: Yonhap News Agency