MIXED DOUBLES E. Joe James Taboada and partner Marsha Malagar snatched the Mixed Doubles Level E crown with a pulsating three-set win against runners-up Dr. Karina Tecson and Carl Bernard Bejasa (from left) in last Saturday’s second Badminton for a Cause tournament at the Metrosports Center in Lahug. (Facebook page of event organizers.)
Over a hundred players from all over Cebu and neighboring provinces took part in last Saturday’s second Badminton For A Cause tournament, proof that charity is not lost on the region’s badminton players.
Organized by the Sunday Badminton Group (SBG) at the Metrosports in Lahug, the event drew a sizeable amount which organizers will be donating today to a chosen charity for the elderly, tournament organizer Susan Orongan said.
While it was not spared of the usual delays due to multiple entries, participants were generally pleased with the outcome of the event.
Among the most watched and applauded final matches was the Mixed Doubles Level E where the veteran moves and power of former varsity player, Joe James Taboada proved more effective than the strategic play of Carl Bernard Bejasa, a budding badminton sensation from theUniversity of San Carlos-North Campus.
Their partners, Marsha Malagar and Dr. Karina Tecson, respectively, matched their partners’ skills, setting up good plays to keep the match tight. In the end, the Taboada-Malagar tandem bagged the crown after a lung-busting, three-set duel of wits.
Winners in the other levels:
Men’s Doubles Level D Champion: Erwin Dizon/Marvin Alamodin. Runner-up: Steve Bergantin/Jonil Tiu,
MEN’S LEVEL D. Organizing body associate Ivy Soriba, Men’s Doubles Level D Champions Marvin Alamodin and Erwin Dizon and tournament organizer, Susan Orongan.
Men’s Doubles Level E Champion: Reyjie Basco/Judy Rey Balogo. Runner-up: Jelo Detalla/Loreenz Cabatingan,
Men’s Doubles Level F Champion: Jack Rojas/Gerard Cosicol. Runner-up: Freed Vincent Kho/Fritz Donovanne Osalo,
Men’s Doubles Level G Champion: Nelson Bastismo/Alvin Melecio. Runner-up: Mond Besabella/Kenn Cagot,
Women’s Doubles Level E Champion: Zinah Marichelle Bejasa/Karyll Rio. Runner-up: Maureen Ouano/Jhenn Alterado,
Women’s Doubles Level F Champion: Kerryn Mercado/Julie Hilador. Runner-up: Ellie Moon/Diane Byun,
WOMEN’S LEVEL E. Tournament organizers Ivy Soriba and Susan Orongan flank the winners in Women’s Doubles Level E, Maureen Ouano and Jhenn Alterado (runners-up) and champions Zinah Marichelle Bejasa and Karyll Rio.
Mixed Doubles Level E Champion: Marsha Malagar/Joe James Taboada. Runner-up: Karina Tecson/Carl Bernard Bejasa,
Mixed Doubles Level F Champion: Yanie Angeles/Jett Lopez. Runner-up: Heide Delica/Arnold Pastrano, and
Mixed Doubles Level G Champion: Sweyt Duan/Lester Acasio. Runner-up: Zamira Erivera/Freed Vincent Kho.
Level champions received medals and P2,000 cash while runners-up got medals and P1,000.
The second Badminton For A Cause was made possible with valuable help from sponsors and donors. Sponsors: Steve Chu, SMART Communications, Nature’s Spring.
Donors: MECO, Bernard Lopez, Val Mancira, X’FORMERS Inc., Dindin Selma, Jacinto Rentoza, Alfie Binghay, Cyrus Pollozo, Continental Sales, RUREX Company, Tantin Yu, Manny Tiu, and Sorib’s Eatery. Media partner: Cebu Daily News.