Puskaraj, Layugan star in New Year’s Cup 2016 – Agdan and Noces conquer Higher Level B

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Higher B winners
Higher B winners

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 3: The New Year’s Cup 2016 Tournament ended with new sets of distinguished players who are keen on keeping their resolution to move forward and overcome each obstacle in the tournament, while keeping their mind focused on the prize.

We have seen how some players pushed their limit as they maintained their ranking from start to finish and some of them were able to climb up the echelon — from the lower level to the top.

Puskaraj and Rod Layugan were able to hold on to their post and came out as the unbeatable duo in the Advance Category of this tourney. They showed that they have what it takes to win so they aced their games. Neilbert Agdan and Gemar Noces ranked second during the eliminations, yet they were able to take home the crown in the Higher Level B Category. Manik Yousef and Sunny Rae Lascuna in the Lower Level B Category held on as well to their post as they stayed on top and were proclaimed the strongest in their pack. Gerald Makigangay and Ginard Modina proved that they hold the winning streak as they came up from the third rank to take home the championship award in the Level C Category. Thursday Bunyi and Donz Murillo were able to show that with determination they could win in the Level D Category.

This fun and exciting tournament was brought to us by the Filipino Badminton Club in Kuwait — FILBACK, headed by their Officer-in-Charge Rey “Jonjon” Orje, together with tournament Directors Nato Calanog and Alex Hernandez, officers and members who made sure that everything ran smoothly during the whole game.

The Final Game Mechanics were up to 21 for the 1st and 2nd set games, and the third set was set to 15. The 1st Rank last week waited to move on to the Semi-Finals whereas the 2nd Rank last week waited until the quarter finals. Single Knock out game, double knock out game and a defining loser’s bracket were used to pass on to the next stages of the game.

Level A

Champions Puskaraj and Rod did not take chances when they defeated Joel Seva and Joel Gonzaga during the Semi-Finals 21-16, 15-21, 15-21 who took home the 2nd Runner Up Title. Henry Estrada and Gino Gaytano also took home the 1st Runner Up award as Puskaraj and Rod left them to the dust 15-21, 16-21.

In the single knock out game, Roy and Mon lost to Bernard and Sameh 21-15, 12-21, 15-21 who moved on to the double knock out game. In the double knock out game, Edison and Gigi smashed Roy and Mon 21-11, 21-17 but they were beaten by Victor and Rhommel 19-21, 12-21. Victor and Rhommel clobbered Gerry and Adrei 21-16, 21-15 but were defeated by Joenel and Joel 17-21, 21-20, 5-15. Joenel and Joel secured their post in the Semi-Finals by prevailing over Allan and Roger 21-15, 20-21, 15-11 and winning against Arjay and Anthony 19-21, 21-17, 15-8.

Henry and Gino were able to secure their post in the finals by slamming Gerry and Andrei 21-6, 21-19, prevailing over Edison and Gigi 18-21, 21-13, 15-8, outlasting Victor and Rhommel 21-12, 16-21, 15-11 and edging out Joenel and Joel 14-21, 21-16, 15-12.

Level B

In the Higher Level B Category, Neilbert Agdan and Gemar Noces were declared the winner as they outclassed Aleks Hernandez and Chato Guillermo during the Finals 21-20, 21-20 who took the 1st Runner up title. They also beat Ainur Duma Jubail and Abdul Rhaman Tarek during the Quarter Finals who were declared the 2nd Runner up in this Category.

During the double knock out game, Romeo and Choi won against Ano and Jean 21-20, 21-13. Bonnie and James outlasted Joel and Fred 11-21, 21-16, 15-7, but they lost to Sripad and Addy 14-21, 9-21. Sripad and Addy thumped John and Cris 21-13, 15-21, 15-11 but they were slammed by Ainur and Tarek 8-21, 14-21. Ainur and Tarek moved on to the Quarter Finals by overcoming Romeo and Choi 21-19, 12-15, 15-11.

In the Lower Level B Category, the crown takers were Manik Yousef and Sunny Rae Lascuna as they emerged victorious against Romeo Longalong and Rey Orje who where proclaimed the 1st Runner Up during their Final match 20-21, 21-13, 15-14. Lukman Rashed and Gomer Imperial won the 2nd Runner up when they lost their game against Romeo Longalong and Rey Orje 21-17, 16-21, 13-15.

During the double knock out game, Heidi and Brent overcame Lukman and Gomer 21-13, 11-21, 15-8 but were defeated by Abby and Ambar 14-21, 21-19, 13-15. Abby and Ambar slammed team Yohan and Ariel 21-15, 21-7 and team Albert and Glyza 15-21, 21-15, 15-12.

Lukman and Gomer was able to take home the 2nd Runner up title by smashing Yohan and Ariel 21-15, 21-16, clobbering Heidi and Brent 21-7, 21-14, and taming Abby and Ambar 21-13, 21-10 but they lost to Romeo and Rey who moved on to the Final Round.

Level C

In the Level C Category, the fantastic duo consisting of Gerald Makig Angay and Ginard Modina took home the championship award. They defeated Kenneth Laxamana and Jory Bantug during the Finals while 1st Runner up Kenneth and Jory defeated Emily Capati and Ninette Regner during the Semi- Finals who took away the 2nd Runner up prize.

During the double Knock out game, Reem and Sally lost to Beck and Reina 18-21, 6-21. Liza and Anne prevailed over Floriviee and Arfit 19-21, 21-16, 15-11. Maridel and Adora were defeated by Apple and Joy 15-21, 16-21 while Liza and Anne squashed Apple and Joy 21-19, 21-14. Gerald and Ginard secured their post in the Finals by thumping Amor and Aries 21-9, 20+21, 15-13, flattening Beck and Reina 21-14, 21-10, outclassing Liza and Anne 21-17, 21-20 and taming Emily and Ninette 21-12, 21-13.

Level D

The reigning duo of the court in the Level D Category were Thursday Bunyi and Donz Murillo as they won the crown against the proclaimed 1st Runner Up Krista Murillo and Mishal Al-Kaldy during their final game 17-21, 21-17, 15-10. Laura Sabado and King Sheen Bunyi were declared as 2nd Runner Up as they lost their battle against Krista and Mishal 21-14, 10-21, 14-15.

During the double knock out game, Arman and Remy slammed Maricel and Nuri 21-12, 21-10. Krista and Mishal outlasted Karen and Mishari 21-9, 15-21, 15-11 and slammed Arman and Remy 21-12, 14-21,15-11. In the Quarter Finals, Krista and Mishal outclassed Laura and Kingsheen 21-16, 21-17. In the Semi- Finals, they were beaten by Donz and Thursday 20-21, 21-18, 10-15 but they were able to make it to the Finals by prevailing, once again, over Laura and Kingsheen 14-21, 21-10, 15-14.

Announcement:

The one-day tournament will be held on Feb 5. If you want to join the fun in the upcoming tournaments and events please see the details on the Official Filback Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/filback.photos.

New Year’s Cup 2016 Winners

Level A

Champion: Puskaraj Rod Layugan

1st Runner Up: Henry Estrada, Gino        Gaytano

2nd Runner Up: Joenel Seva, Joel Gonzaga

Level B (Higher)

Champion: Neilbert Agdan, Gemar Noces

1st Runner Up: Aleks Hernandez, Chato Guilermo

2nd Runner Up: Ainur Duma Jul, Abdul Rhaman Tarek

Level B (Lower)

Champion: Manik Yousef, Sunny Rae Lascuna

1st Runner Up: Romeo Longalong, Rey Orje

2nd Runner Up: Lukman Rashed, Gomer Imperial

Level C

Champion:               Gerald Makig Angay, Ginard Modina

1st Runner Up:        Kenneth Laxamana, Jory Bantug

2nd Runner Up:       Emily Capati, Nine-tte Regner

Level D

Champion: Thursday Bunyi, Donz Murillo

1st Runner Up:        Krista Murillo, Mishal Al-Kaldy

2nd Runner Up:       Laura Sabado, King Sheen Bunyi

By Gwenn Peralta

Special to the Arab Times

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