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RP bets open up in archery, w'polo.
(From Philippine Daily Inquirer)
HANOI-The Philippines officially opens its campaign in the 22nd Southeast Asian Games here today in archery and water polo.
Archery team manager Ligaya Manalang is confident as the archers, led by Sydney Olympian Jennifer Chan, begin their medal quest at the National Sports Training Center No.1 at 10 a.m. (11 a.m. in Manila).
"Malaki ang pag-asa," said Ms Manalang as she watched her wards go through the event's official practice yesterday. "Contrary to reports we received in Manila, the weather is just right-not too cold but not too hot. If we're lucky, we can win two golds."
It's very cold in the morning, according to Ms Manalang, "but it becomes warmer at around 10 a.m. The wind blows slightly. So hindi masyadong maaapektuhan ang mga bata.''
The Philippines bagged a gold in the 2001 SEAG in Malaysia, courtesy of Purita Joy Marino. But Marino has quit after injuring her shoulder in practice.
Helping Chan pusue the RP bid are former SEAG gold medalist Joann ...
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