GENERAL SANTOS – Malaysian Tengku Hadzali overpowered the country’s top darters in the four-day Manny Pacquiao P2M International Darts Classic to pocket the P320,000 champion’s purse put up by world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao.
Hadzali, winner of the Malaysian Darts Open last July, outclassed all the local darters he faced en route to winning the men’s singles finals, 2-1, over unheralded Mark Palad from Cagayan de Oro, to pocket the richest purse put up in a local darts tournament.
“It was up and down in our finals match, he managed to come back after I took the first set, as I got a bit affected by his actions in the second set but in the third and deciding set, I felt it was time to come back,” said Hadzali, who banked on his vast international experience to sweep Palad in the third set for a 2-1 victory.
In the semifinals, Hadzali took the measure of veteran Dixie Ybanez, who had already won the four-man team and the classified draw triples events with his teammates before running into Hadzali, who won both sets, 4-2, 4-1, for a 2-0 victory.
Palad beat Baguio bet Arnel Orteza with a similar straight set victory to earn the other finals slot in the tournament sponsored by Robson Sportscraft and PCSO, supported by the city government of General Santos, the Mindanao Archipelago Dart Federation, the Association of General Santos City Darters, and organized by the National Darts Federation of the Philippines (NDFP ).
The women’s side had semi-retired and many-time national champion Jan-jan Hinojales coasting to an easy victory after top seeded Philippine International Darts Open (PIDO) champion Analiza Awitan got knocked out right in the first round. Hinojales, a native of Davao City, made short work of North Cotabato’s Jervie Curato in the finals, winning, 5-1 and earning an early Christmas gift of P40,000.
“ We had record turn-outs in practically all the categories contested and this is the first time in a long time that all of the country’s top darters, even those who are already working in the Middle East, have come together to be part of this historic tournament, this will definitely be a big boost in the popularity of the sport, “ said NDFP’s Tito Soncuya who had Solar Sports, DZSR - Sports Radio, and Manila Bulletin as media partners.
Other winners in the event were Long Longyopan and Bebot Mangle in the fixed doubles, youth champion Ronnie Mar Gellaga, Gale santos and Jepoy Adumduman in the classified draw doubles, while Ybanez teamed up with Noel Maturan and Ramil Diaz in the triples event and with Palad, Jun E
Espinola, and Alan Medroso in the 4 man team division. (story source...)
Updated December 18, 2008 12:00 AM
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Thursday, December 25, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Pacman v. Hoya - results
Pacquiao enjoys time in Gensan, takes much-needed rest
ABS CBN News, Philippines -23 hours ago
After the long and grueling training for his fight against Oscar de la Hoya, People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao took a well-deserved rest away from boxing in his ...
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After the long and grueling training for his fight against Oscar de la Hoya, People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao took a well-deserved rest away from boxing in his ...
Pacquiao statue going up in GenSan Inquirer.net, Philippines - GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines – Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao's Canadian friend and adviser has agreed to chip in some money for the immediate ... |
Arroyo among guests in Pacquiao fete Inquirer.net, Philippines - GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines—It will be a star-studded night as Manny Pacquiao celebrates his 30th birthday on Dec. 17 with President Macapagal Arroyo ... |
Manny Pacquiao is the people’s champ Inquirer.net, Philippines - By Izah Morales IT was not yet Friday but many have gathered at the Black Nazarene Church in Quiapo not to hear mass. They were there to catch a glimpse of ... |
Pacman gets hero's welcome in Gensan ABS CBN News, Philippines - By DEXTER GANIBE/ ABS-CBN News | 12/13/2008 3:38 AM GENERAL SANTOS CITY - People's Champ Manny Pacquiao received a hero's welcome as he arrived here in the ... |
From boxing to singing, Pacquiao remains a hit Manila Bulletin, Philippines - By FRANCIS SANTIAGO Four days after scoring his biggest win in his career, Manny Pacquiao put down his gloves in favor of a microphone, dishing out two ... |
GenSan folk crowd airport for Pacquiao arrival - report GMA news.tv, Philippines - MANILA, Philippines - Relatives and supporters crowded the airport at General Santos City early Friday to wait for the homecoming of their favorite son, ... |
 | MANNY PACQUIAO: AN AMERICAN IDOL PhilBoxing.com, Philippines - By Marc Jonathan E. de Jesus Finally, we have our own Kobe Bryant, our own Roger Federer, our own Michael Phelps. Finally, we have a tangible hero, ... |
Spoiling a national celebration Manila Times, Philippines - There was national rejoicing over the Pacquiao win. Boxing fan or not, we collectively cheered for this one jolly day in our life. After stretches of rough ... |
ABAP to seek Pacquiao’s help
Tempo, Philippines -Dec 12, 2008
By FRANCIS SANTIAGO Newly-elected Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) president Ricky Vargas yesterday said he will enlist the help of ...
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By FRANCIS SANTIAGO Newly-elected Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) president Ricky Vargas yesterday said he will enlist the help of ...
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Pacquiao just waiting for fight invite from Hatton and Mayweather
ABS CBN News, Philippines -4 hours ago
This was what Manny Pacquiao told reporters at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) when asked who between Ricky Hatton and Floyd Mayweather Jr. he ...
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This was what Manny Pacquiao told reporters at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) when asked who between Ricky Hatton and Floyd Mayweather Jr. he ...
Pacquiao parties all night after win Philippine Star, Philippines - By Abac Cordero Updated December 10, 2008 12:00 AM LAS VEGAS – Manny Pacquiao partied Sunday evening, paid a visit to the Wild Card gym the day after, ... |
Solons to Pacquiao: Forget politics, stay in the ring GMA news.tv, Philippines - BY JOHANNA CAMILLE SISANTE, GMANews.TV In text messages, lawmakers on Monday said they'd rather see Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao bringing glory to ... |
Party-list group tells Pacquiao to keep away from politics GMA news.tv, Philippines - MANILA, Philippines – With talks rife on Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao’s new interest in running for public office in 2010, a militant party-list ... |
Pacquiao likely to decide to run for QC congressional post GMA news.tv, Philippines - MANILA, Philippines – Amid talks on Manny Pacquiao’s renewed interest in running for public office, a lawmaker on Tuesday said there are high chances that ... |
Grandest welcome for Pacquiao set Inquirer.net, Philippines - By Francis Ochoa LOS ANGELES—Whether he is “human” or not, Manny Pacquiao is expected to receive the grandest of all welcomes when he returns to the ... |
Pacquiao, Ara Mina to run under same political party? Philippine Star, Philippines - By Delon Porcalla Updated December 09, 2008 12:00 AM Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and his friend actress Ara Mina may end up running with the same ... |
Solon: Pacquiao eyeing QC congress seat Inquirer.net, Philippines - By Lira Dalangin-Fernandez MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is giving politics another shot in 2010, but this time it will ... |
Pacquiao may vie for QC congressional post in 2010 - solon GMA news.tv, Philippines - MANILA, Philippines - After his unsuccessful congressional run in his hometown General Santos City, boxing champ Manny Pacquiao may run as congressman of ... |
Pacquiao says no plan to live in US after boxing
Balita.org, UK -1 hour ago
MANILA, Dec. 10 – Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao said on Wednesday that he has no plan to stay for good in the United States after his successful ...
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Pacman looks forward to fight with Hoya
San Francisco, California — Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao has emphasized that Golden Boy Oscar De la Hoya will be the “bull's eye” in his career, as he likened their December 6 fight to a game of darts where he aims to hit the jackpot by beating De la Hoya in Las Vegas.
This as HBO announced here on Monday that a special 4-part series of the 24/7 program unwraps on Saturday where the lives of each fighter will be brought to living rooms to further deepen interest on the fight.
In his widely read column over Philboxing.com on Sunday, Pacquiao informed that he has been training extremely hard at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, and that he has not left any stone unturned in making sure he will come out victorious over De la Hoya on fight night.
Then after a full day's training, Pacquiao said he would go back to his Palazzo residence, an upscale compound in Los Angeles, where he would then play darts with friends and hangers-on.
"Bukod sa pag-gitara, paglalaro ng chess, pagkanta sa karaoke at marami pang ibang pinagkakaabalahan, ako ngayon ay nalilibang sa paglalaro ng darts. Hindi pa gaanong matagal mula nang mag-umpisa akong maglaro ng sport na ito at masasabi kong malaki na ang aking ipinagbago. At maganda ang resulta ng aking paglalaro dahil nakikita ng aking mga kasambahay ang malaking pag-improve ng aking game," Pacquiao wrote.
Pacquiao also announced that he would be bankrolling a P2 million darts tournament in December after his fight with De la Hoya, to be participated in by the best darters in the Philippines.
Meanwhile, Mexicans in the Bay Area have confirmed recent reports by Philboxing.com that indeed, they are supporting Pacquiao to beat De la Hoya in their battle.
Jun Laquindanum, a Filipino boxing supporter based in the Bay Area, has pointed out that most of his Mexican acquaintances have already started betting for Pacquiao, and added that "Mexican fans seem to be enamored with the Filipino icon."
Pacman looks forward to fight with Hoya
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Rich prizes staked in Pacquiao darts champ gets
All the darters in the men’s Open Division who finish from first up to the 64th place will be getting a share of the cash prize at stake in the Manny Pacquiao P2Million International Darts Classic set from Dec. 12 to 15 at GenSan.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Pacquiao darts tilt at GenSan
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Darters from as far as Baguio City in north and other key cities have already registered for the country’s biggest darts tournament in honor of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, himself a darter.
The GenSan fighter has already sponsored previous big darts tournaments in Digos, Davao del Sur and Gen. Santos City.
"We expect more than 500 darters to join the event. Marikina for instance is sending a contingent of 16 darters and not all of them are vying for the cash prizes even if the men’s open champion gets to receive a record P320,000 cash prize," said NDFP’s Tito Soncuya.
Others who have already signified their interest to take part are OFW darters based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Manny Pacquiao P2-Million International Darts Classic - December 12-15, 2008
NDFP CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2008
http://www.ndfpdarts.com/ndfp_schedule.htm
http://www.ndfpdarts.com/index1.htm
| TOTAL: P3,984,225 As of October, 2008 |
| Manny Pacquiao 2 Million International Darts Classic | |
| Organizers | National Darts Federation of the Philippines |
| Date | December 12-15, 2008 |
| Where / Venue | General Santos City |
| Total Prize Money | P2,000,000 |
| Contact Person | Marvin Orlina |
http://www.ndfpdarts.com/ndfp_schedule.htm
http://www.ndfpdarts.com/index1.htm
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Pacman off to Gensan after 'Dream Match' for P2-M darts fest
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has confirmed that whatever happens, he will come home to his native General Santos City in December to host the "Manny Pacquiao P2-Million International Darts Classic" at the Lagao Gymnasium.
"Sa Disyembre rin, pagkatapos ng aking laban, ako ay magpapa-tournament ng darts sa Pilipinas at gusto kong maging malaki ito at sasalihan ng lahat ng mga magagaling na darters ng Pilipinas at ng iba pang bansa," Pacquiao wrote in his online column, "Kumbinasyon" on Philboxing.com.
The World Boxing Council lightweight champ, who will face Oscar de la Hoya for the 12-round welterweight non-title bout, said that this early, a lot of players -- both from the Philippines and abroad -- have signified their intension of joining the four-day tournament. (full article...)
Pacquiao said he may be considered a "newbie" in the field of darts since he has only been playing the sport for a short time. However, he said that he has improved a lot.
"Sa Disyembre rin, pagkatapos ng aking laban, ako ay magpapa-tournament ng darts sa Pilipinas at gusto kong maging malaki ito at sasalihan ng lahat ng mga magagaling na darters ng Pilipinas at ng iba pang bansa," Pacquiao wrote in his online column, "Kumbinasyon" on Philboxing.com.
The World Boxing Council lightweight champ, who will face Oscar de la Hoya for the 12-round welterweight non-title bout, said that this early, a lot of players -- both from the Philippines and abroad -- have signified their intension of joining the four-day tournament. (full article...)
Pacquiao said he may be considered a "newbie" in the field of darts since he has only been playing the sport for a short time. However, he said that he has improved a lot.
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