2nd National Students Weightlifting Championship Tryout Qualifying to Taipei Universiade 2017
by: Graham C. Lim
Sports Editor: Ed Andaya (People's Tonight)
February 15, 2017
CEBU City (Philippines) -- Seven weightlifters -- six men and one female -- topped the search for the top weightlifters in the country conducted by the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP) last Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Cebu Coliseum Weightlifting.
Dubbed as the second National Students Weightlifting Championships, the event serves as the qualifying round to the 29th Summer Universiade in Taipei scheduled on Aug.19-30.
Of the seven, only one of them was a female contestant in Annalou Polistico, who had a best lift of 40 kg in the snatch and a 50 kg in the clear and jerk.
While only Polistico braved to join the tryouts in the female division, it turned out that the most promising female weightlifter could still be known in a year time as 17-year old Elreen Ann Ando of Hipodromo, Cebu City and a 3rd year high high school student of UC, is close to follow the footsteps of Rio de Janeiro Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz.
Ando acted as loader in last Saturday’s event as she is not yet qualified to join the tryout because the age limit is at least 18-25 years old.
But according to technical announcer Danny Catingub, an official of the Cebu Weightlifting Association who is closely monitoring the progress of Ando's training, he said that Ando can easily become the country's best female weightlifter if given the proper exposure.
Catingub said that Diaz had all praises to Ando because “the said teenager can also do what Diaz did in the Rio Olympics.”
Those who showed their best in their respective weight categories in the men's division were Clark Cuico (56- kg. cat), Arvin Iba (69 kg cat), Elie Perez (69kg cat), Rue Collen Pabuaya (85 kg cat), Kurk Kuffka Abala (94 kg cat), and Kevin Renzo Nisnisan (105+kg cat).
Cuico had the best lift of 90 kg in the snatch and had 120 kg in the clear and jerk while Iba had 80 kg in snatch and 105 kg in the clear and jerk.
Perez, the lone participant from Bohol, made the most impressive performance as he lifted 87 kg in the snatch and had a mind-boggling 122 kg in the clear and jerk.
Pabuaya lifted 85 kg in the snatch while 103 kg in the clear and jerk, Abala was also impressive with his best lift of 93 kg in the snatch and the second bet of 110 kg in the clear and jerk even as Nisnisan had an even 90-90 kg in both the snatch and clear and jerk sequences or stances.
The tryout was supervised by FESSAP officials Cecille Sarmiento and Kelly Rojas. (gcl)
by: Graham C. Lim
Sports Editor: Ed Andaya (People's Tonight)
February 15, 2017
CEBU City (Philippines) -- Seven weightlifters -- six men and one female -- topped the search for the top weightlifters in the country conducted by the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP) last Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Cebu Coliseum Weightlifting.
Dubbed as the second National Students Weightlifting Championships, the event serves as the qualifying round to the 29th Summer Universiade in Taipei scheduled on Aug.19-30.
Of the seven, only one of them was a female contestant in Annalou Polistico, who had a best lift of 40 kg in the snatch and a 50 kg in the clear and jerk.
While only Polistico braved to join the tryouts in the female division, it turned out that the most promising female weightlifter could still be known in a year time as 17-year old Elreen Ann Ando of Hipodromo, Cebu City and a 3rd year high high school student of UC, is close to follow the footsteps of Rio de Janeiro Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz.
Ando acted as loader in last Saturday’s event as she is not yet qualified to join the tryout because the age limit is at least 18-25 years old.
But according to technical announcer Danny Catingub, an official of the Cebu Weightlifting Association who is closely monitoring the progress of Ando's training, he said that Ando can easily become the country's best female weightlifter if given the proper exposure.
Catingub said that Diaz had all praises to Ando because “the said teenager can also do what Diaz did in the Rio Olympics.”
Those who showed their best in their respective weight categories in the men's division were Clark Cuico (56- kg. cat), Arvin Iba (69 kg cat), Elie Perez (69kg cat), Rue Collen Pabuaya (85 kg cat), Kurk Kuffka Abala (94 kg cat), and Kevin Renzo Nisnisan (105+kg cat).
Cuico had the best lift of 90 kg in the snatch and had 120 kg in the clear and jerk while Iba had 80 kg in snatch and 105 kg in the clear and jerk.
Perez, the lone participant from Bohol, made the most impressive performance as he lifted 87 kg in the snatch and had a mind-boggling 122 kg in the clear and jerk.
Pabuaya lifted 85 kg in the snatch while 103 kg in the clear and jerk, Abala was also impressive with his best lift of 93 kg in the snatch and the second bet of 110 kg in the clear and jerk even as Nisnisan had an even 90-90 kg in both the snatch and clear and jerk sequences or stances.
The tryout was supervised by FESSAP officials Cecille Sarmiento and Kelly Rojas. (gcl)
Photo Caption taken August 4, 2012 at Cebu Country Club
The Members of the Organizing Committee (OC) of the 1st National Students Weightlifting Championship (NSWC) recently held a meeting at the Cebu Country Club in preparation for the event set for October 27, 2012 Saturday at the Cebu City Sports Center. Seated, from left to right, are CESAFI Commissioner and OC Executive Director Felix O. Tiukinhoy, Tournament Director Danny Catingub of University of Cebu, Jess Himotas of University of San Jose Recoletos of Cebu City, OC Member Graham C. Lim, and OC Chairman Atty. Baldomero C. Estenzo of University of Cebu Dean of Law.
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The History of Weightlifting in FISU
Weightlifting entered the programme of the FISU World University Championships in 2008 with a first edition organised in Komotini (GRE), which welcomed 159 weightlifters from 32 countries.
Since then, two other editions were attributed on two continents, and each attracted around 100 participants . The 3rd World University Weightlifting Championship will take place in Eilat (ISR) in 2012.
FISU RegulationsThe weightlifting competitions will be organised in accordance with the most recent technical regulations of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). In any dispute, the English text will be regarded as authoritative. The programme and duration of the competitions are fixed by the Executive Committee in agreement with the Organising Committee and the CTI. The competitions will last four (4) days and will include:
Men: 56kg, 62kg, 69kg, 77kg, 85kg, 94kg, 105kg,+105kg
Women: 48kg, 53kg, 58kg, 63kg, 69kg, 75kg, +75kg
Weightlifting entered the programme of the FISU World University Championships in 2008 with a first edition organised in Komotini (GRE), which welcomed 159 weightlifters from 32 countries.
Since then, two other editions were attributed on two continents, and each attracted around 100 participants . The 3rd World University Weightlifting Championship will take place in Eilat (ISR) in 2012.
FISU RegulationsThe weightlifting competitions will be organised in accordance with the most recent technical regulations of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). In any dispute, the English text will be regarded as authoritative. The programme and duration of the competitions are fixed by the Executive Committee in agreement with the Organising Committee and the CTI. The competitions will last four (4) days and will include:
Men: 56kg, 62kg, 69kg, 77kg, 85kg, 94kg, 105kg,+105kg
Women: 48kg, 53kg, 58kg, 63kg, 69kg, 75kg, +75kg
Kelle Kay Rojas
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The lone lady pinay weightlifter -Rojas
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Women's Weightlifters in Kazan
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Coach Danilo Catingub at right
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Kelle Kay Rojas in front
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1st National Students Weightlifting Championship (NSWC)
Cebu City, Southern Philippines – It’s final. The 1st National Students Weightlifting Championship (NSWC) will officially open on October 27, 2012 Saturday at the Cebu City Sports Center following a special meeting at the Cebu Country Club last Saturday among the members of the Organizing Committee (OC).
Atty. Baldomero Estenzo, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the 1st Championship, presided over the special meeting that was attended by Felix Tiukinhoy as the OC Executive Director and Commissioner of Cebu School Athletic Foundation Incorporated (CESAFI), which is affiliation with the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP); Danny Catingub, the Tournament Director; Jess Himotas of the University of San Jose Recoletos; and Graham Lim as adviser and OC Member.
Athletes who perform well in this Championship will be considered to represent the Philippines to the 27th Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia from July 6th to 17th, 2013.
According to Atty. Estenzo, the 1st National Students Weightlifting Championship will be an annual event in the FESSAP sports calendar in cooperation with CESAFI.
Atty. Estenzo asked Felix Tiukinhoy to make the necessary arrangement with the Cebu City Sports Commission headed by Edward Hayco under the office of City Mayor Michael Rama for some form of a partnership.
We have so many athletes in the CESAFI that can be developed to become skilled weightlifters,” said Estenzo.
“Our member schools such as University of San Carlos, University of Visayas, San Jose Recoletos, University of Cebu and others can be a major source. We are also sending invitations to schools from the northern part of the country which have solid program for weightlifting that can develop talents for local and international competitions.”
Likewise invitations to schools from the Mindanao area are being planned, according to Tournament director Danny Catingub, the athletic supervisor at the University of Cebu.
The NSWC Organizing Committee, meanwhile, has designated the Cebu Coliseum as the official training venue of the weightlifters.
Atty. Baldomero Estenzo, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the 1st Championship, presided over the special meeting that was attended by Felix Tiukinhoy as the OC Executive Director and Commissioner of Cebu School Athletic Foundation Incorporated (CESAFI), which is affiliation with the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP); Danny Catingub, the Tournament Director; Jess Himotas of the University of San Jose Recoletos; and Graham Lim as adviser and OC Member.
Athletes who perform well in this Championship will be considered to represent the Philippines to the 27th Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia from July 6th to 17th, 2013.
According to Atty. Estenzo, the 1st National Students Weightlifting Championship will be an annual event in the FESSAP sports calendar in cooperation with CESAFI.
Atty. Estenzo asked Felix Tiukinhoy to make the necessary arrangement with the Cebu City Sports Commission headed by Edward Hayco under the office of City Mayor Michael Rama for some form of a partnership.
We have so many athletes in the CESAFI that can be developed to become skilled weightlifters,” said Estenzo.
“Our member schools such as University of San Carlos, University of Visayas, San Jose Recoletos, University of Cebu and others can be a major source. We are also sending invitations to schools from the northern part of the country which have solid program for weightlifting that can develop talents for local and international competitions.”
Likewise invitations to schools from the Mindanao area are being planned, according to Tournament director Danny Catingub, the athletic supervisor at the University of Cebu.
The NSWC Organizing Committee, meanwhile, has designated the Cebu Coliseum as the official training venue of the weightlifters.
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University of the East (UE) Red Warrior Weightlifting Team
Athletes are: 1. Mohaimen Sobair 2. Charles Justin Cardano 3. Richard Debuque 4. Nestor Redulla 5. Ranvijay Dalip Brar Coach: Edmundo Jose G. Cardano |
Universidad de Zamboanga
Men's Team 1. Christopher Pacarat BSCrim 3, 77 kg, age 23 2. Wilbert Delos Reyes BSCrim 3, 85kg, age 22 3. JurlandBanaan BSCrim 3, 62 kg, age 23 4. JumarSalcedo BSCrim 4, 77kg, age 21 5. WilhenCanaria BSMT 3, 69kg, age 19 6. Aljon Tan BSCS 1, 69 kg, age 18 Coach: Prof. Elbert C. Atilano |
Universidad de Zamboanga
Women Team 1. Leah Joy Pasanting BSCrim 4, 53kg, age 21 2. Daisy Candado BSCrim 3, 53kg, age 20 3. Rizzhele Dane Agustine BSMT 3, 69kg, age 18 4. Ta, 58kg, age 16 Coach: Dr. Cecilia C. Atilano |
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Universidad de Zamboanga
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Cebu weightlifters
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University of the East (UE)
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Champions from University of San Jose Recoletos
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Danilo Catingub, Tournament Director
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Kelly Kaye Rojas of University of San Jose Recoletos (USJR) in Cebu City, 48 kgs women category snatch the 63 kilograms and beaten the other schools from Universidad de Zamboanga, Guagua National Colleges of Pampanga, Holy Name University of Bohol, PMI Colleges of Tagbilaran City, University of Cebu and University of East (UE) that sent her to the 27th Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia Federation, for the student weightlifting championship next year from July 6th to 17th, 2013. The 1st National Student Weightlifting Championship held at University of Cebu campus recently in cooperation with the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP) and its affiliated Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc (CESAFI). Photo courtesy from Freeman News of Cebu City
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Press Conference held in Cebu City
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USJR bet earns Kazan ticket
Published : Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Written by : Ed Andaya
Sports Editor, People's Tonight
E-mail: edandaya2003@yahoo.com
THE search for the country’s representatives to the 27th Sumer Universiade
in Kazan, Russia continued in Cebu City over the weekend.
Weightlifter Kelly Kaye Rojas of University of San Jose Recoletos (USJR) became the newest Filipino athlete to earn the right to represent the country in the prestigious competition set July 6-17, 2013.
Rojas crowned herself as the women’s 48-kgs champion in the national students weightlifting competition hosted by the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) in cooperation with the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP).
Rojas defeated entries from Universidad de Zamboanga, Guagua National Colleges of Pampanga, Holy Name University of Bohol, PMI Colleges of Tagbilaran City, University of Cebu and National Capital Region (NCR) representative University of East during the week-long event held at the University of Cebu campus.
The weightlifting competitions were organized by Atty. Baldomero Estenzo of University of Cebu, with Felix Tiukinhoy, who is also the CESAFI commissioner, as the executive director.
The other officials who supervised the Cebu event were tournament director Danny Catingub and members Jess Himotas of University of San Jose Recoletos, Ramon Solis and Bong Atilano of Universidad de Zamboanga.
The competition is fully supported by Healthy Options, H2O Technologies Philippines Inc, AgriNurture, Inc., San Miguel Corporation, Bestank and Cobra Energy Drink.
FESSAP president David Ong congratulated the organizing committee members for the successful staging of the FESSAP-supported weightlifting event.
Ong also announced that the other qualifying tournaments in other sports, notably archery, chess, badminton, table tennis, tennis, and fencing will soon be held in different venues.
In 2013 Kazan Universiade, the Philippines will participate in 11 sports -- 10 compulsory and one optional -- in the prestigious, two-week long sports and cultural festival being organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU).
The Universiade is considered as the second biggest sporting event next only to the Olympic Games.
Kazan, which is widely considered as the ‘Sports Capital’ of Russia, was chosen by FISU as host city over Vigo, Spain and Gwangju, Korea.
In 2013, more than 13,500 athletes and officials from a record 170 countries are expected to converge in Kazan.
About 100,000 tourists and fans from Russia and abroad will also visit Kazan both to support their countries and discover the millennial historical heritage of the city, its rich culture and modern infrastructure, according to the official FISU website.
The Universiade will also be held in Gwangju, Korea in 2015 and Chinese-Taipei in 2017.
Written by : Ed Andaya
Sports Editor, People's Tonight
E-mail: edandaya2003@yahoo.com
THE search for the country’s representatives to the 27th Sumer Universiade
in Kazan, Russia continued in Cebu City over the weekend.
Weightlifter Kelly Kaye Rojas of University of San Jose Recoletos (USJR) became the newest Filipino athlete to earn the right to represent the country in the prestigious competition set July 6-17, 2013.
Rojas crowned herself as the women’s 48-kgs champion in the national students weightlifting competition hosted by the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) in cooperation with the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP).
Rojas defeated entries from Universidad de Zamboanga, Guagua National Colleges of Pampanga, Holy Name University of Bohol, PMI Colleges of Tagbilaran City, University of Cebu and National Capital Region (NCR) representative University of East during the week-long event held at the University of Cebu campus.
The weightlifting competitions were organized by Atty. Baldomero Estenzo of University of Cebu, with Felix Tiukinhoy, who is also the CESAFI commissioner, as the executive director.
The other officials who supervised the Cebu event were tournament director Danny Catingub and members Jess Himotas of University of San Jose Recoletos, Ramon Solis and Bong Atilano of Universidad de Zamboanga.
The competition is fully supported by Healthy Options, H2O Technologies Philippines Inc, AgriNurture, Inc., San Miguel Corporation, Bestank and Cobra Energy Drink.
FESSAP president David Ong congratulated the organizing committee members for the successful staging of the FESSAP-supported weightlifting event.
Ong also announced that the other qualifying tournaments in other sports, notably archery, chess, badminton, table tennis, tennis, and fencing will soon be held in different venues.
In 2013 Kazan Universiade, the Philippines will participate in 11 sports -- 10 compulsory and one optional -- in the prestigious, two-week long sports and cultural festival being organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU).
The Universiade is considered as the second biggest sporting event next only to the Olympic Games.
Kazan, which is widely considered as the ‘Sports Capital’ of Russia, was chosen by FISU as host city over Vigo, Spain and Gwangju, Korea.
In 2013, more than 13,500 athletes and officials from a record 170 countries are expected to converge in Kazan.
About 100,000 tourists and fans from Russia and abroad will also visit Kazan both to support their countries and discover the millennial historical heritage of the city, its rich culture and modern infrastructure, according to the official FISU website.
The Universiade will also be held in Gwangju, Korea in 2015 and Chinese-Taipei in 2017.
