Philippines Squash Betting Robert Garcia and David William Pelino. –Aysah Reyes Dalida/Philippine Squash Academy Facebook
MANILA, Philippines–Rejected the opportunity to showcase their skills in two consecutive Southeast Asian Games, Philippine squash players turned their attentions to a much larger stage—the Grand Grand Prix. Asian Sports Association.
And they’re doing a great job getting ready.
Robert Garcia, the nation’s leading bettor in the sport, teamed up with David William Pelino to dominate the 23rd International Jumbo Doubles for the President’s Cup title at the Tanglin Club in Singapore.
The gold medal in the men’s open finals against Marcus Phua and Tan Zhi Rhu of Singapore, 15-8, 15-8, made Kayod Pilipinas Squash Team even more determined to show. a strong performance in this content. Asiad in China this September.
“There are at least nine countries where we should watch out to win the podium,” said Robert Bachmann, president of the Philippine Squash Academy. “Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Qatar, Kuwait and Iran. These are the other countries that will be competing for those medals in the Asian Games.
Reymark Perez Begornia and Mel John Arebado also took home the gold medals after becoming the men’s special open disc champions.
The last time the squash team competed at the SEA Games was in 2019 in the country, with a mixed team featuring Garcia, Pelino, Reymark Begornia and Jemyca Aribado, the first time the national squash team won. gold medal.
Garcia also won the men’s singles silver medal, joining Pelino, Begornia and Christopher Buraga for another silver in the men’s team event.
Squash was not included in Vietnam’s SEA Games program last year and has likewise been dropped from Cambodia’s schedule this year.
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