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MANILA, Philippines – Athletes of the Year Krizziah Tabora, Jerwin Ancajas and Carlo Biado bannered the 2018 Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Annual Awards held on Tuesday, February 27 at the Manila Hotel.
As our national athletes and sportswriters bedazzled everyone in their formal coats and gowns instead of their usual sports attires, a few were called up to be recognized on stage for the main and major awards.
Main Awards
PSA-Tapa King Athlete of Year: Krizziah Tabora (Bowling), Jerwin Ancajas (Boxing) and Carlo Biado (Billiards)
(READ: Krizziah Lyn Tabora wins Bowling World Cup after 14-year title drought)
(READ: Before becoming champion, Jerwin Ancajas fought poverty and hunger)
(READ: Carlo Biado defeats Roland Garcia in all-Filipino final, wins 2017 World 9-Ball Championship)
President’s Award: Manuel V. Pangilinan
Chooks-to-Go Mr. Fan Favorite: Terrence Romeo
Manila ng Bayan Fan Favorite @tbvromeo #PSAAwards pic.twitter.com/fMBbZn6KPV
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) February 27, 2018
Executive of the Year: Ramon S. Ang and Ernesto Echauz
NSA of the Year: Triathlon Association of the Philippines
Mighty Sports Mr. Basketball: Junemar Fajardo
(READ: June Mar Fajardo wins historic 4th straight MVP award)
Ms. Volleyball: Dawn Macandili
(READ: Dawn Macandili named second best libero in Asian Seniors tilt)
Mr. Volleyball: Marck Espejo
Major Awards
Major award for Pro Basketball: Leo Austria
Major award for Pro Basketball: @austrialeo #PBA #SanMiguel pic.twitter.com/J3vX2MuZHa
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) February 27, 2018
Jockey of the Year: John Alvin Guce
Horse of the Year: “Sepfourteen”
Marathon: Mary Joy Tabal
(READ: Full profile of Mary Joy Tabal)
Motorcycle racing: Masato Fernando
Softball: Team Manila Softball
Collegiate Basketball: Thirdy Ravena
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Augusto “Gus” Villanueva was not present to receive his Lifetime Achievement Award which is part of the main awards. He was awarded for being the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal Group of Publications and was notably the former PSA President.
SEA Games Athletics gold medalists Eric Cray and Trenten Beram were also not present in the awards night. – Rappler.com
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