USUDAN CLINCHES MASTERS TITLE IN FOBR 2005 HAJ GOODWILL GAMES By: Noli T. Ritual Riyadh, Jan. 29 Rudy Usudan crushed Edwin Atienza, 183-180, in the finals to bag the coveted masters title in the just concluded 2005 Haj Goodwill Games at the Riyadh Inter-Continental Hotel Bowling Center. The resounding success of the 2005 Haj Goodwill Games was organized by the newly elected officers of the Filipino Overseas Bowlers of Riyadh (FOBR) through the combined efforts of Mar Balmeo, Chairman, Ernee Noto Director for External Affairs, Pido Villarosa and Alma Lee, Directors for Internal Affairs, Jojo Demetrio and Prima Abulencia, Directors for Technical Affairs, Mario Reyes and Vivian Cuevas, Directors for Membership and Ian Choco, Secretary and in cooperation with the Riyadh Inter-Continental Hotel Bowling Center. The major sponsors of the tournament are the Saudi Telephone Company (STC) through its President, Mr. Khalid Al-Mulheim who sponsored the haj goodwill games souvenir t-shirts and the Philippine Airlines who sponsored a round trip air ticket (Riyadh-Manila-Riyadh) through its country manager, Mr. Jun Ordillano. The co-sponsors are the Sky Freight Forwarders, Inc. who donated 25 kgs. sea cargo certificates through its regional manager, central region, Mr. Jimmy Hugo and the ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel (TFC) who covered the event through its TFC correspondent in Riyadh, Mr. Roland Blanco. The donors are the Power Horse Energy Drink and the Riyadh Inter-Continental Hotel. Usudan, a Class A bowler made it to the master’s finals by occupying the top spot with a 6-game series scratch of 1,192 pinfalls. Earlier, Atienza who finished third after the six games knocked out Usudan in a nail biting match with a score of 180-171 to arrange a showdown with Usudan. But Usudan waxed hot in the head-to-head matches to humble Atienza by three points (183-180) to romp-away the title. Aside of winning the title, Usudan won a round trip air ticket (Riyadh-Manila-Riyadh) sponsored by the Philippine Airlines during the grand raffle draw held during the prize-giving. Earlier, JB Valerio, the fourth finisher upset the number five finisher, Arcie Consolacion (225-158) to arrange a showdown with the number three finisher, Edwin Atienza. Because of the pressure of the games, Atienza and Valerio ended their games at 167-140, in favor of Atienza. In the next game, Atienza faced the number two finisher, the veteranYuli Braganza and at the start of action, Atienza exploded a four strikes in a row, from frame 1 to frame 4 while Braganza made two strikes in frame four and five but in the penultimate action, Atienza seared to beat Braganza by scoring 233 against Braganza’s 210. Other rated keglers who made it in the top 30 masters event competition: 6. Beth Danganan (1,155), 7. Marifi Cayde (1,140), 8. Fernie Balano (1,130), 9. Leo Mabunga (1,128), 10. Dante Cambare (1,121), 11. Rico Feria (1,120), 12. Wison Bacala (1,116), 13. Jing Sahagun (1,111), 14. Joey Maningas (1,108), 15. Ronnie Cayde (1,106), 16. Ernee Noto (1,102), 17. Arnel Garlan (1,099), 18. Rodel Huiden (1,092), 19. Wilson Ringor (1,088), 20. Egay Cayetano (1,084), 21. Art Palustre (1,084), 22. Ricky Simbulan (1,078), 23. Eden Bergonio (1,078), 24. Dan Castro (1,067), 25. Sonny Alviso (1,065), 26. Jhun Visda (1,048), 27. Manny Balangue (1,029), 28. Vher Cayago (986), 29. Fe Ricalde (889), 30. Benny Mondoy (873). Other results: Team Event: Champion - FOBR 2 sponsored by Prince Hakim Hagbani (players - Arcie Consolacion, Edwin Atienza, Ricky Simbulan, Marifi Cayde). 2nd place - FBGR/Sky Freight Forwarders (players - Noli Ritual, Larry Mondoy, Louie Laguardia, Benny Mondoy). 3rd place - FOBR 1 (players - Ernee Noto, Rico Feria, Rudy Usudan, Art Palustre). Doubles Event: Champion - FOBR 1(Rudy Usudan and Rico Feria), 2nd Place - FOBR 1 (Ernee Noto and Art Palustre), 3rd Place - FBGR/Quadro D’King (Jhun Visda and Sonny Alviso). Singles Event: Champion - Vher Cayago, 2nd Place - Rodel Huiden, 3rd Place - Arcie Consolacion. All Events: Champion - Leo Mabunga, 2nd Place - Beth Danganan, 3rd Place - Jhun Visda. Those who graced the opening and awarding ceremonies are Jimmy Hugo, Regional Manager, Skyfreight Forwarders, Central Region and Mr. Rolando Blanco, ABS-CBN TFC Correspondent, Riyadh who covered the tournament live which will be aired at the TFC Balitang Middle East soon. The winners received cash prizes and elegant trophies from the FOBR officers headed by its chairman, Mr. Mar Balmeo. Attachment: Photos 1st photo: Rudy Usudan, Masters Event Champion. 2nd photo: Vher Cayago, Singles Event Champion 3rd photo: Leo Mabunga, All Events Champion
Posted on: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 06:55:15 +0000
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