Davao Sports

Coaches dismayed over new DAVRAA ruling on choosing athletes

davaosports — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:50:05 +0000

The recently concluded DAVRAA Meet held in Mati City has stirred a lot of controversies after the tournament managers opted to choose players and even coaches who will play in the Palarong Pambansa 2008 in Palawan.

The joy of having defeated an opponent in an event has caused dismay contrary to what was expected since there were players who won gold in their event but were not qualified to represent region XI in the coming Palaro.

“They have not met the standards,” was the explanation of one of the tournament managers. (more…)

Durian cagers defend their title

davaosports — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:04:14 +0000

Basketball Secondary - Dexter Caminse (left) squeezed through a big man of ComVal Gold during their championship match while Stann Apurada (left) skywalked his way to the basket overpassing a forward from Del Norte Pioneers during their elimination round. Both players are from EMAR Learning Center. (more…)

Davao Arnis players shine in DAVRAA 2008

davaosports — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:09:09 +0000

Durians Arnis Team-from left Abner Langreo Jr., Julius Almendras, Coach Jose Sapar, Rommel Jalit, Paulo Juachon Dela Riarte and John Robert Garcia. (more…)

Speedboy takes his highest leap

davaosports — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:54:53 +0000

Not only is he the fastest boy in the field setting a record in DAVRAA 2008 with 11. 82 seconds in the 100-meter run, Ramjay Carado from Buda NHS also showed that he could jump as he took the highest leap and grabbed gold medals in the long jump and triple jump in athletics secondary. (more…)

Davao City Durians retains DAVRAA title

davaosports — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:33:48 +0000

The Davao City Durians proved once again that they are the strongest team in Region XI as they emerged as the over-all champion in the recently concluded DAVRAA 08 Meet held in Mati City, Davao Oriental. (more…)

DavOr eyes to grab the title from The Durians?

davaosports — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:14:21 +0000

Will the host delegation, Davao Oriental Sunrisers raise their banner as they aim to do in this year’s DAVRAA Meet?

Or will Davao City Durians concede to this threat?

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DAVRAA kicks off

davaosports — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:58:15 +0000

Not even the continuous drizzle of the rain has stopped the young athletes to meet the spectators from all over Region XI as the Davao Regional Athletics Association (DAVRAA) Meet kicked off today in Mati Sports Complex, Mati City, Davao Oriental. (more…)

An archer to bring his team back to Palaro

davaosports — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:59:09 +0000

Dioscoro Marqueza aims to hit bull’s eye during the training held in Davao City High School

Dioscoro Marqueza, the most experienced archer from team Davao City, trains hard and hopes to bring his team mates in Palarong Pambansa in Palawan.

Two-time Palaro player Marqueza hopes to get his share of glory in Palawan this year.

Davao City archers hail from A.L. Navarro NHS, known as the home of the champions and popular for producing the unbeatable archery team in the DAVRAA Meet. The Girls Team is coached by Mr. Randy Alonzo and Mr. Alex Manceras handles the Boys Team.

Sepak Takraw Action

davaosports — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:32:42 +0000

SEPAK TAKRAW - Neil Mark Villafler tries to block his expected powerful bicycle from Resty Vargas who quickly change it to head placing shot during their practice. Team Davao City aims to reclaim the crown as a champion from the DAVRAA 07 champs Team Davao Oriental with new players from and a new coach Mr. Ariel Saligumba from Malabog NHS.

Durians batters defeats UM-College

davaosports — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:20:03 +0000

John Mark Lingan

Durians pitcher John Mark Lingan unleashed his fast ball to stop the UM batters for taking a home during their tune up game yesterday February 5, 2008 at UM Matina.

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