Just a Quick Rundown of Past Events

May 28 - June 5, 2011 - 22nd FIBA Asia

From its launch in the Meralco Multi-Purpose Hall, through the games and upto the finals in PhilSports Arena (formerly Ultra), we witnessed this highly reputable amateur basketball league. Smart Gilas Philippines indeed fought hard to be this season's champions; they were unbeatable until they were defeated by Iran, which put them out of the finals. They battled against Qatar for 3rd place, yet they lost. But still, Team Philippines was happy because 4th was the farthest they've reached in their FIBA history, not really bad! Great job by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) for staging this event.

PRELIMINARY ROUND
May 28 - PHI vs KSA

May 29 - MAS vs PHI

May 31 - PHI vs IRQ

girls in support for the team

June 1 - JOR vs PHI

 with injured Coach Nash Racela

FINAL ROUND

June 3 - PHI vs SYR

June 4 - IRI vs PHI (battle for finals)

June 5 - PHI vs QAT (battle for 3rd)

June 5, 2011 - AKTV Run

TV5 launched its newest sports channel -- AKTV on IBC13.For me, it's great to have a local sports channel which keeps you updated about the latest in the world of Sports, and also encourages other people who are not so into sports to at least appreciate it. I didn't actually run, but I was there for our corporate booth.

 Rich Alvarez = endorser for free haha

 the Ateneo-Talk N Text boys: Larry Fonacier and Rich Alvarez

 Rabbeh Al-hussaini in the house

people lining up to sign up in the Maynilad Sports website

1st Time to Watch the Azkals LIVE!

Last July 3, I was able to witness the 2nd leg of the Azkals vs Sri Lanka football game at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. There were lots of football fans who came despite the bad weather.

I wasn't able to start the game 'coz I came only 30 minutes after the game started. But that was actually a blessing in disguise because as the game started, heavy rain started to pour and all the fans at the bleachers got soaked, while those in the grandstand with tickets worth Php 2000-Php3000 were saved. We only got free tickets from our friends and ex-coworkers in Smart Sports, and we're so thankful 'coz we saved 300 bucks! haha!

It was the first international football game I've seen live and it was such an awesome experience! When I came, the score was 1-0 in favor of Azkals. It was funny that people were asking me why I was dry and they found me uncool for not getting wet!:))

Anyway, I've seen a lot of friends and familiar faces there. We all enjoyed watching the game. Most especially because Sri Lanka couldn't score. I loved the crazy crowd. We've been doing a crowd "wave" from point A and back, with all the crowd in the stadium. It's so fun! Plus there's a huge flag which crawled around the stadium. So cool!

After  2 hours, the game ended 4-0 for the Azkals! The crowd was cheering and jumping for joy! The team went around the stadium to thank the fans. After the game, there were cameras and interviews at the exit gates asking the fans how their experience was. My friend said it was "fun fun fun!" haha!

It was indeed an awesome experience. Btw, thumbs up for Neil Etheridge for playing good defense!:)