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    News you need to know: Ochoa gold makes up for Eumir silver, Alas' blister, and more

    Here are the top sports news from Thursday you may have missed
    Oct 6, 2023
    Meggie Ochoa Kevin Alas Brandon Bates
    Meggie Ochoa, Kevin Alas, and Brandon Bates occupied Thursday's headlines.
    PHOTO: PSC | Jerome AscaƱo | PBA Images

    HERE are the top sports stories from Thursday.

    Sports news October 5

    Meggie Ochoa bags Asiad gold

    No flu could stop Meggie Ochoa from doubling Team Philippines’ gold-medal haul in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.

    The 33-year-old Filipina fighter overcame fever on the eve of her bout to bag the country’s second gold medal in this edition of the Asiad, via the women’s 48-kilogram class of jiujitsu.

    Ochoa beat Balqees Abdulla of United Arab Emirates via advantage in the final as she added a gold medal after EJ Obiena’s golden conquest in pole vault.

    Ochoa’s golden finish made up for Eumir Marcial falling short as the Pinoy boxer lost to home bet Tanglatihan Touhetaerbieke via unanimous decision in the men's 80-kg final to settle for the silver medal.

    Paltos no problem for Kevin Alas

    Kevin Alas didn’t mind dealing with a blister on his left foot after Gilas Pilipinas’ amazing come-from-behind 77-76 win over host China

    After all, while Justin Brownlee saved the day with his clutch baskets, Alas helped keep the Nationals within striking distance of the host team with his play on both ends of the court.

    The replacement playmaker contributed five points and one rebound in just nine minutes of play as he emerged as coach Tim Cone’s “magic bunot” for the game.

    “I just tried to make an impact defensively, kasi bonus na lang talaga yung points as for my role sa national team,” Alas said.

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      Meggie Ochoa, Kevin Alas, and Brandon Bates occupied Thursday's headlines.
      PHOTO: PSC | Jerome AscaƱo | PBA Images
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