Pinoys have cultivated a massive sports fan base, and their unwavering passion for sports has persisted despite the shifting competitive landscape, transitioning from traditional ball games such as basketball and baseball to embracing contemporary digital alternatives. One of the key factors contributing to the perpetual appeal of team sports in Filipino culture is the robust sense of community that unites the Filipino people. This spirit of togetherness shines brightly at Al Sameel Sporting Club in Abu Malifa, Kuwait, as they enthusiastically gather to commemorate the commencement of the much-anticipated Pinoy Winter Olympics.
This year’s Winter Olympics, inaugurated on November 19, 2021, carries the resonant theme “Pilipino Ako! Kayang-Kaya, Basta’t Sama-Sama,” reflecting the overarching objective of celebrating the enduring spirit of Filipino sportsmanship and unity. The event promises to be a spectacle that encapsulates the unbreakable bond that Pinoys share, demonstrating their commitment to excellence and teamwork in sports.
Pinoy Winter Olympics Winners:
Here are the exceptional winners who have triumphed in the different sports, demonstrating their outstanding skill, dedication, and sportsmanship:
BASKETBALL EVENT
- Champion: Pablik/Zpablik Team
- 1st Runner Up: Fts D’one
- 2nd Runner Up: Tropa Team
- Most Valuable Player: Kenneth Lloyd Dayoja- Pablik/Zpablik
MYTHICAL FIVE
- Dondon Delacruz- Pablik/Zpablik
- Harold Latuanas- Fts D’one
- Borj Alisbo- Tribal Organization
- Jeffrey Salameda- Tropa Organization
- Kenneth Lloyd Dayoja- Pablik/Zpablik
BILLIARDS EVENT
- Champion: Maynard M. Azada – Filipino Billiards Club In Kuwait
- 1st Runner Up: Mark Jerick Leyva – Filipino Billiards Club In Kuwait
- 2nd Runner Up: Ric Junior Bejen – Filipino Billiards Club In Kuwait
DART EVENT – LADIES DIVISION
- Champion: Jannet Laygo -Fildarts Organization
- 1st Runner Up: Grace Abude – Fts Organization
- 2nd Runner Up: Anthonet Satur – Iwok Organization
- 3rd Runner Up: Maria Cynthia Cubinar.- Pbbfak Organization
DART EVENT – MEN’S DIVISION.
- Champion – Roland Perez – Fildarts Organization
- 1st Runner Up: Allen Ador Ador – Tribal Organization
- 2nd Runner Up: Patrick Calderon – Fts Organization
VOLLEYBALL EVENT
- CHAMPION- TRIBAL TEAM
- 1st Runner-Up: Iwok Team
- 2nd Runner Up: Club Ilonggo Kuwait
- Most Valuable Player: Janelle Albino
MYTHICAL SIX AWARDS
- Marie Kris Maquinad- Iwok Organization
- Emz Abrahan- Club Ilonggo
- Ella Bicomong Bunyi- Filbarck/ Ironfist
- Janelle Albino- Tribal Organization
- Marion Canares- Iwok Organization
- Gemma Tante- Tribal Organization
VOICE OLYMPICS
- Champion Roy Laguda, Philippine Nurses Association In Kuwait
- 1st Runner Up – Vicky Nonog –Global Ilokano
- 2nd Runner Up – Elsa Tiqui. Ewok
Filipinos’ participation in this year’s Pinoy Olympics is lovely. This participation, not only reflecting the innate spirit of our people but also encapsulating the very essence of what sports represent, serves as a compelling reminder of the manifold benefits of such involvement. Through the trials and triumphs of athletic endeavors, individuals learn the valuable art of self-discipline, the invaluable art of collaborating with others harmoniously, and the art of dedicating themselves relentlessly to a shared goal. In doing so, we recognize the profound impact sports have in molding character, instilling life skills, and contributing to the greater unity and well-being of the entire community.
Philippine Embassy in Kuwait here.
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