Ernie Gawilan wins
ERNIE Gawilan came up with another huge performance for the Philippines, winning the men’s 400-meter freestyle S7 in the Asian Para Games swimming competitions in Hangzhou, China.
The Davaoeno pulled off the victory in four minutes and 58.29 seconds at the Hangzhou Olympic Center Aquatic Arena. Singapore’s Soong Toh Wei (5:12.16) bagged silver and China’s Huang Xiangquan (5:16.33) earned the bronze.
He bagged bronze in the men’s 200-meter individual medley the previous day.
Mangliwan also delivers
JERROLD Mangliwan earned the silver medal in the men’s 100-meter T52 finals of the 4th APG trackfest at the Huanglong Sports Stadium oval in the Asiad.
Japan’s Ito Tatsuya clocked a new meet record of 17.41-seconds in clinching the gold, followed by Mangliwan in 18.65 and South Korea’s Jeong Jondae in 18.67.
Mangliwan is set to race in the men’s 400-meter T52 later this week.
Northport in talks with Bolick
NORTHPORT is hoping to have Robert Bolick back soon.
The Batang Pier holds the rights to the 28-year-old guard even after he signed with B.League second division team Fukushima Firebondsand is are in talks with Bolick's camp.
Bolick asked for a release from the Firebonds, deciding he didn’t want to be away from his pregnant wife.
“At least we are in talks now,” said NorthPort team manager Bonnie Tan.“When he was in Japan pa naman, nandoon pa ‘yung communication at ‘yung interest niya na babalik siya for personal reasons.”
‘Coach Chris’
VETERAN guard Chris Ross has been added to the San Miguel Beer coaching staff.
It doesn’t mean he’s hanging up his jersey.
Coming off a stint with Gilas Pilipinas in the Asian Games under Tim Cone, Ross has been tapped playing assistant by the Beermen.
Ross sustained a calf injury during practice, but is determined to return soon and believes he has two years left in his playing career.
“I actually strained my calf at practice yesterday. Yesterday, I was playing. Today, I went to being a coach,” said Ross on Tuesday.
“I told myself that I want to play till I’m 40.”
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