Category: Sports

CROSSING through the threshold into college is what every first-year faces, but for those who aspire to reach the field of sports, the journey to be a student-athlete becomes a crucial moment marked by trials and tribulations. As these rookies set their sights on breaking into the big leagues, THE BEDAN HERALD highlights four players: John Gatmaitan and Lorenzo Goli (I-BSBA-MM), Men’s Basketball’s Shooting Guard and Forward; Maristella Magdangal (I-BSP), Women’s Futsal Striker and Defender; and Borbie Rivera Jr. (I-BSE), Men’s Volleyball’s Setter.

LAST Jan. 10, Acer Predator Gaming launched the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 (APAC), which was held in the SM Mall of Asia Arena. VALORANT and Defense of the Ancients (DOTA) 2, teams all around the Asia Pacific Region headed straight to the battlegrounds to assert their dominance for the throne and win the highly anticipated Predator Shield with a total prize pool of $200,000.

THE Asian Games 2022 was postponed to 2023 because of the rising COVID-19 cases in Shanghai, China which was only two hours away from the host city Hangzhou. Despite this, the Asian Games 2022 was a large success with the Philippines having a strong performance in the quadrennial showcase held from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8, 2023. With about 12,000 athletes from 45 countries competing for nearly 500 gold medals across 40 sports, the Philippines bagged 18 medals, including four gold, two silver, and 12 bronze, finishing 17th overall at the end of the continental showpiece. Gold medalists include Gilas Pilipinas for basketball (men’s 5-on-5), EJ Obiena for men’s pole vault, Meggie Ochoa and Annie Ramirez for women’s jiu-jitsu.

THE red-blooded skills and determination together with the loudest roar from the crowd, the San Beda College Alabang (SBCA) Girl’s Futsal Team left no room for doubts as they made their goal to a 19-0 victory in their match against La Salle College Antipolo (LSCP) at Assumption College San Lorenzo last Nov. 11.

THE Philippines has trained plenty of Filipino para-athletes over the years. However, the athletes who introduced the Philippines to the Paralympic Games undoubtedly made the greatest impact — Adeline Dumapong-Ancheta, Ernie Gawilan, and Allain Ganapin. Up to this day, these national para-athletes continue to bring pride to the country and inspire every Filipino with their incredible stories and extraordinary journeys, both inside and outside of sports.

LAST Oct. 25 to 29, players competed in the 12th season of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines (MPL PH) where players from ECHO (Orcas), Blacklist International (BLCK, Agents or Codebreakers), RSG PH, AP Bren Esports (Hive), ONIC PH, Smart Omega (OMG), Minana EVOS, and TNC gathered at EVM Convention Center, Quezon City fighting to be one of the grand finalists.

EXEMPLIFYING the Bedan spirit and radiating enthusiasm, the San Beda College Alabang (SBCA) Women’s Basketball Team faced an intense yet close match against Philippine Women’s University (PWU) last Oct. 19 at Chiang Kai Shek College (CKSC).

MEETING and playing alongside their sports hero is a dream cherished by every student-athlete. Participating teams that advanced to the ANTA’s Shock the Game tournament finals had the opportunity to meet the four-time National Basketball Association (NBA) Champion, Klay Thompson, and three-time NBA Champion, teammate Kevon Looney, last Aug. 31 at SM Megamall.

LAST Aug. 25 to Sept. 10, basketball fans reunited for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The host countries: Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia set the scene for an unforgettable event where 32 national teams battled it out for basketball supremacy. Each team had a remarkable journey such as the Philippines’ Gilas Pilipinas, as they competed in the fierce battle.

REPRESENTED by the red and white colors of SBCA, the Women’s Basketball team emanated astounding energy on the court with their dedication and harmonious teamwork. THE BEDAN HERALD interviewed Team Bene together with their coach, Sir Jayen Cruz on how the team maintained their passion for the sport as their top priority despite the obstacles they have encountered over the years.