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| Rick_nz |
 Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:07 am |
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Just want to say good LUCK to all those going over to the Phillipines to partcipate at one of the following events.
FMA WORLD CUP July 19/20th
WEKAF World Champs July 21-24th
Doce Pares Champs 25th July
I wish you all safe journeys and plenty of fun experiences.
And To TEAM NZ Kia KAHA Kiwi's,Give them a taste of kiwi!!
From all your Brothers/sisters at RANZ
Chur Chur |
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| Damien Alexander |
| Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:12 am |
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| Any word on the outcomes yet?!?!? |
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| Rick_nz |
| Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:18 pm |
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I havnt heard anything yet mate.
(good to see you can post again brother D ) |
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| Damien Alexander |
| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:39 am |
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Yeah, I can post now that I have no net in my house!
I'm at war with BT,so...net cafe' it is for now  |
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| Rick_nz |
| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:05 pm |
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| Damien Alexander |
| Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 5:43 am |
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I've seen jacob.
You would NOT know he has any probs by the way he performs!
He's got skillz! |
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| Rick_nz |
| Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:00 pm |
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http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/sports/view/20080727-150988/USA-cruises-to-third-straight-overall-title-in-Wekaf-cships
Wekaf c’ships
Cebu Daily News
First Posted 09:42:00 07/27/2008
A campaign that started off with a lot of promise ended in bitter disappointment.
Team Philippines failed to bring home the overall championship in the 10th World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation Championships, bowing to powerhouse United States at the tournament’s final day yesterday at the Ayala Center Cebu Activity Center.
Despite playing on its home turf, Team Philippines could not make the most out of the golden opportunity to take back the title it last held eight years ago, as it ended up with just 35 gold medals, 18 silvers and 19 bronze medals.
The USA, on the other hand, finished with a flurry, ending up with an astounding 44 golds, 35 silvers and 30 bronze medals to achieve a rare three-peat.
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After starting off with 20 medals during the forms or “sayaw” competition, Team Philippines managed just 15 more gold medals in the tournament’s final two days.
Mere whispers of questionable judging at the start of the tournament turned into a deafening statement as the Supreme Grandmaster himself, Atty. Dionisio Cañete, rued the spotty officiating in this year’s tournament.
“It was the worst that I’ve seen. Kung dili lang jud ‘ta host, gubot jud siguro kaayo ni,” said Cañete in an interview yesterday.
He also regretted the fact that there were seven events that did not have any entries from the Philippines since the records of the players who were supposedly joining those said events were lost by the coach.
“Those were very strong players, medal hopefuls in fact. It was really a case of negligence and spotty officiating,” he added.
It was a fact that was not lost on expatriate Scott Slezak, who did his part by winning two gold medals for the country. “We didn’t fill enough divisions. In doing that, we were giving away precious medals.
And we need to make the judging clearer because some fights were very one-sided,” explained Slezak.
Cañete however, offered no excuses for the country as he admitted that the USA came ready to fight and defend their title.
The USA’s white-hot finish was anchored on their dominance in the sparring events, where they captured 12 gold medals in the single-stick division and then added three more in the double-stick event.
The setback did not dampen the host’s hopes of reclaiming the championship at the next World Championships, slated in Mexico City in 2010.
The United Kingdom finished in third place with 12 golds, 11 silvers and 15 bronze medals while Australia wound up in fourth with 10 golds, three silvers and eight bronze medals. Canada rounded out the top five with four golds, nine silvers and five bronze medals |
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http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/sports/view/20080726-150839/US-stick-fighters--dislodge-RP--from-top-of--gold-count
US stick fighters dislodge RP from top of gold count
By Jonas Panerio
Cebu Daily News
First Posted 09:30:00 07/26/2008
Team Philippines fell by the wayside against the might of the United States in the sparring events as it surrendered the medal lead to the two-time defending champions after yesterday's action in the 10th World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation Championships at the Ayala Center Cebu Activity Center.
The Philippines managed just eight gold medals and three silvers yesterday, which paled in comparison to the onslaught put forth by the USA, which captured 19 golds and 13 silver medals.
As of press time, USA finally snatched the lead from the host country with 34 golds, 26 silvers and four bronze medals while the RP was at close second with 33 golds, eight silvers and a bronze medal.
Providing the light of hope for Team Philippines was Southwestern University's (SWU) Cesario Perez, who captured his third gold medal in as many events by winning the men's bantamweight class of the double stick event over USA's Michael Ibe.
He already captured gold medals in the men's flyweight class of the single stick event and the men's 18-39 non-traditional single stick class in the forms event.
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The 19-year old continues to improve on his standing after debuting with a gold medal in his first World Championships in 2004.
However, with the spate of questionable judging which cost two of his teammates medal opportunities last Thursday, he was still wary of the way the bout would be called.
“Nagbantay-bantay jud ko sa mga judges kay ila gud gipanangtang ang among mga maayo. Kay kung puro taga-USA pa ang mga judge ato, di sad jud ko muduwa,” said Perez after his win.
Acer Rael Jolero also followed suit in the double-stick event as he edged Peter Bornia of the USA, 2-1, for the gold in the men's featherweight class.
Team Philippines had 1-2 finishes in three single-stick sparring events. Leonides Cabigo won over compatriot Manigos Secorias for the gold in the men's featherweight class, Calvin Cordera defeated teammate Philip Inot for the gold in the men's super featherweight class and Mariano Monzon outpointed Dave Salles for the prize in the men's middleweight class.
On the distaff side, Mary Marillano grabbed the gold in the women's heavyweight category as she outclasses Sarah Charles of the United Kingdom, 2-1, while Louimie Tano won the same way over Janice Kashiwagi of the USA in the bantamweight division.
Mary Joy Marullanoi also got a gold in the women's heavyweight class of the double-stick event as she overwhelmed Laura Holmes of the USA, 3-0.
Canada remains in third place with seven golds, nine silvers and three bronze medals while Australia is at fifth place with five golds and three silvers. India rounds out the top five with four golds and a silver medal.
The awarding ceremonies is scheduled for tonight at the Cebu Grand Convention Center, where the trophies and medals will be distributed. The turnover of the flag to the next host will also be done tonight. Mexico City is the site of the 11th Wekaf Championships in 2010 |
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