It is a pity to see Lourence Ilagan in the national television calling the attention of our Governtment to support him in his plight. Our best dart player expressed his sentiments as an athlete who never missed to bring honor to our country in his international stints. Just recently, he bested Ray Carver of USA to bag the Bullshooter Asia Championship in Hongkong. He was also awarded as the MVP of the same tournament! Notwithstanding the lack of support from our government, he proudly waved the Philippine flag during the awarding ceremony - making sure that the world knows that he is a proud Darterong Pinoy! I just hope that somebody connected to the Philippines Sports Commission had seen the episode in GMA news so Lourence will be heard. GMA 7 should also be given credit for showing support to Lourence and to the Pinoy Darters who share the same sentiments. Believe me, the depth of talents for darts in the Philippines is tremendous! Darterong pinoy is world class! What they need is support!- may it be from the Government or from Private indivuals/firms. Manny Pacquiao has started showing support for the Philippine Darts by sponsoring high-payout tournaments. Hopefully, he will soon extend that support by providing Lourence and the other top Pinoy Darters SPONSORSHIP. :) For now, there's not much we can do about it except to CRY OUT LOUDER!
Watch Lourence interview : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN7yEpkggRc
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Cherry-out!
It's been a while since my last post but that doesn't mean that I was totally out of the Darting world. In fact, I still frequent our local bar to throw some darts. I also see to it that I get to throw darts every time I get home from work. Darts in our town has gone sour though. The local bar where I used to play doesn't hold tournaments as frequent as before. It is not because players have stopped but I personally think that his sports bar is not doing good at all. It could be an effect of economic slow down or it could be because the darter-owner was addicted to poker. Whatever the reason is, local darters should keep on practicing.Afterall, darts in the metro still continues to gain momentum. Tournaments are regularly held in varoius venues within the metro. It is always good to know that NDFP is committed to propel darts in the Philippines into new heights. With the support of federation's President,we will continue to enjoy darts! In no time, Philippines will produce fine darters who will carry our flag in international darts scene.
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