12/05/2005
Richard Gomez is jinxed
Another article that didn't see print. Actually, this was revised when the men's team foil finals results arrived.
Fencers retain overall title
Richard Gomez and his epee teammates' victory late Wednesday night might have been crucial after all. The fourth gold medal won overall by the Philippine fencing team provided enuogh cushion that all they needed to do was hold off Vietnam and Thailand in the final day of 23rd Southeast Asian Games fencing festivities at the San Juan Gymnasium to retain the overall crown in fencing.
And hold off the men's foil team did against Thailand in the semis, 45-38. Ramil Endriano recovered by scoring the last four hits after Nontapat Panchan scored the first two points of the final round. In one instance, Endriano caught the Thai on the air that received a thundering response from the crowd.
"Sabi ko sa mga teammates ko, lumamang lang kami kahit konti para may pondo kasi malakas ang kalaban ko," Endriano said. "Nauna ang puso ko kaya natalo ko siya."
Indonesia got the bronze in men's team foil.
With the men's foil finals versus Vietnam still ongoing, the current medal tally stands with the Philippines with four golds, two silvers and six bronzes, improving on their 4-4-1 standing in the previous SEA Games. Thailand finished with 3-5-4, while Vietnam stands at 2-3-7.
Nevertheless, the Thais gave the Filipinos a scare earlier the day after the host team lost to Thailand in the men's sabre finals, 40-45. The 36-40 deficit proved hard to overcome for anchor Walbert Mendoza against rival Wiradesch Kothny.
And to Kothny, this victory is sweeter for him. "If the team wins, four guys are happy. If you win alone, it's only you who is happy," the Thai Olympian said.
Vietnam and Indonesia took the two bronze medals in men's team sabre.
Singapore won their first gold medal in the women's team foil competition, ovecoming Vietnam, 44-40. Philippines took the bronze along with Thailand.
Late Wednesday night, the men's epee squad defended their championship by defeating Thailand in the finals, 45-42. Singapore and Vietnam took home the bronze medals.
Fencers retain overall title
Richard Gomez and his epee teammates' victory late Wednesday night might have been crucial after all. The fourth gold medal won overall by the Philippine fencing team provided enuogh cushion that all they needed to do was hold off Vietnam and Thailand in the final day of 23rd Southeast Asian Games fencing festivities at the San Juan Gymnasium to retain the overall crown in fencing.
And hold off the men's foil team did against Thailand in the semis, 45-38. Ramil Endriano recovered by scoring the last four hits after Nontapat Panchan scored the first two points of the final round. In one instance, Endriano caught the Thai on the air that received a thundering response from the crowd.
"Sabi ko sa mga teammates ko, lumamang lang kami kahit konti para may pondo kasi malakas ang kalaban ko," Endriano said. "Nauna ang puso ko kaya natalo ko siya."
Indonesia got the bronze in men's team foil.
With the men's foil finals versus Vietnam still ongoing, the current medal tally stands with the Philippines with four golds, two silvers and six bronzes, improving on their 4-4-1 standing in the previous SEA Games. Thailand finished with 3-5-4, while Vietnam stands at 2-3-7.
Nevertheless, the Thais gave the Filipinos a scare earlier the day after the host team lost to Thailand in the men's sabre finals, 40-45. The 36-40 deficit proved hard to overcome for anchor Walbert Mendoza against rival Wiradesch Kothny.
And to Kothny, this victory is sweeter for him. "If the team wins, four guys are happy. If you win alone, it's only you who is happy," the Thai Olympian said.
Vietnam and Indonesia took the two bronze medals in men's team sabre.
Singapore won their first gold medal in the women's team foil competition, ovecoming Vietnam, 44-40. Philippines took the bronze along with Thailand.
Late Wednesday night, the men's epee squad defended their championship by defeating Thailand in the finals, 45-42. Singapore and Vietnam took home the bronze medals.
// posted by Unknown @ 18:05 
