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By Llanesca T. Panti, Reporter
REIGNING World masters champion Biboy Rivera will banner the RP
bowling team which will compete in the 2nd Asian Indoor Championship
slated October 26 to November 3 in Macau, China.
Joining Rivera in the team are defending SEAG
masters champion Markwin Tee and doubles champion Jonee Gatchalian,
and newcomer Raul Miranda.
Making up the women’s team are SEAG team of
five silver medalist Jojo Canare and masters titlist Lisa Clutario,
and rookies Apple Posadas and Holly Josef. Lisa del Rosario cannot
join the team as she is training for the World Cup next month.
Philippine Bowling Congress secretary-general
Bong Coo said experience will be the Filipinos’ lethal weapon in
the Asian Indoor Games. The nationals joined the Asian Championships
last August in Jakarta, Indonesia and the World Championships last
month.
“Being in this tournament is very important
because international exposure helps the players develop not only
their physical but moreover their mental toughness down the
stretch,” said Coo. “Plus they can asses their opponents’
capabilities this early.”
Coo added that the RP bowlers will not use the
Asian Indoor tilt as a redemption for their fruitless campaign in
Doha because they are treating every tournament as a brand new
chance to do their best.
“We don’t have to pressure ourselves to get
back because every tournament is a learning experience,” Coo said.
“We just make the most out of that experience by doing something
about our shortcomings and pushing ourselves to the limits to win
for the country.”
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