In a dazzling display of skill and sportsmanship, Filipino athletes secured three silver medals at the Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) Manila Open, held at Padel Play in Mandaluyong City on a thrilling Sunday night. Joanna Tao Yee Tan and Mariam Yasmin Garsin, showcasing their prowess, clinched a silver in the pro female category, narrowly defeated by the formidable duo of Japan’s Kotomi Ozawa and Spain’s Elizabeth Nogueras with a score of 1-6, 2-6. Tan, not stopping at one, also earned a silver in the pro mix category alongside Argil Lance Cañizares, falling to Ozawa and Malaysia’s Christian Didier Chin in a close match, 4-6, 5-7. The pro men’s final saw Spain’s Pol Asina and Eduard Altimeres Ros triumph over their compatriots Marc Bernils and Sergi Nogueras Lorenz, 7-6, 6-4. In the amateur divisions, Malaysians Tiong Hoey Chua and Wee Ming Hock claimed the men’s title, while Lune Wang and Luciana Ingaramo secured the women’s title, and Hiu Laam Isabella Chan and Tsz Yan Adrian Yao won the amateur mix final. Senator Pia Cayetano, the founder of Padel Pilipinas, highlighted the event’s significance in positioning the Philippines as a burgeoning hub for global sports. She emphasized the importance of such tournaments in fostering sports tourism and wellness, providing a stage for Filipino talents to shine and interact with international competitors. Cayetano also underscored the necessity of a systematic approach to build a robust national team, aiming to inspire and educate future generations of athletes.
Filipino Athletes Shine with Three Silver Medals at APPT Manila Open
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