PH Volcanoes wagi ng double gold sa Asian meet

GUMAWA ng kasaysayan ang Pilipinas matapos makamit ang men’s at women’s titles sa Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy sa Dasharath Stadium sa Kathmandu, Nepal.

Nagwagi ang Darryl Suasua-mentored men’s squad laban sa ChineseTaipei,27-12, sa final.

Ang women’s team, na minamanduhan ni Samantha Scott, ay naglaro ng maningning sa kanilang final match, dinaig ang India,7-5.

Matapos masungkit ang titulo, ang Pilipinas ay babalik sa Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series sa susunod na taon.

“We are immensely proud of both our women’s and men’s teams for their performances and dedication,” Wika ni Ada Milby, president of Philippine Rugby Football Union (PRFU) sa press release na inilabas Lunes.

“Winning double gold at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy is a historic achievement for Philippine Rugby, and it reflects the hard work of the athletes, coaches, and support staff to make it happen. We are excited to see the continued growth and success of rugby in the Philippines,” dagdag nya.

Ang men’s team ay binubuo nina co-captains Kai Ledesma Stroem and Harrison Carceller Blake, Dayton Iobu, Donald Canon Coleman, George Rosal Nield, Jake Soriano, Jonel Madrona, Michael Gomez Blatties, Ned Plarizan Stephenson, Rafael Julian Phillips, Reed Santos, Tristan Quirante Leffers, Declan Drake (physiotherapist) at Lalaine Bacus (team manager).

Bumobuo sa women’s team ay sina Rassiel Sales (captain), Pearl Opolentisima Kellie (vice captain), Alana Lee Donaire Grace, Janin Lara Puig, Naomi Kate Palis Stroem, Kayleigh Corpuz Foster, Lauryn Nazareno, Loramhel Mateo, Patricia Mandon Mangahas, Sylvia Tudoc, Takiah-Lani Joy Buchanan, Vanessa Hachiles Cifuentes, at Mark Villamora (team manager).