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LAGUNA, Philippines – Abanse ang Dose.
It was the consistent battlecry on Tuesday, May 6 as grade schoolers from Region 12 (Soccsksargen) recorded their first-ever gold medal win in the elementary boys team tennis competition of the 2014 Palarong Pambansa at the UP Los Banos tennis courts.
The historic feat came after an easy 8-1, 8-1 trouncing of fellow Mindanao squad Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) in the championship match, giving the Cotabato region bets their first ever gold ever since Palarong Pambansa began keeping track of its records.
The quartet of Vince Tugade, Mark Alfredirecto, Nicol Gorospe, and Janus Ringia, aged 12-13, teamed up and trained for 45 days for the breakthrough gold medal.
Head coach May Gallano trained the players in both the singles and doubles category to make sure they were ready for any situation.
“We trained in Koronadal City for 45 days. All the boys trained for all categories so whenever there is switching of roles, they will be prepared,” said 4-year Palaro head coach May Gallano.
In the girls team competition finale, Northern Mindanao maintained an 8-5 lead after taking the first set over Western Visayas.
The match however shall be continued tomorrow as darkness already approached the venue. Both teams previously went through extended semifinals matches which caused extension. – Rappler.com
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