I'm just wondering why is it that the Philippine team not playing well in international competitions? Probably lack of training, funds or interest?
true, Philippine badminton needs more support from the government and private sector as well there are government institution that is mandated to support the players but the lack of program and financial support affects the development of badminton. is it politics? is it popularity of sports?
I would disagree! We've got Paul Vivas who is ranked #54 in Men's Doubles: http://bwfworldsuperseries.com/players/player-profile/33660/paul-jefferson-vivas We've got Peter Gabriel Magnaye who is also ranked #54 in MD: http://bwfworldsuperseries.com/players/player-profile/46447/peter-gabriel-magnaye We got Ronel Estanislao who is ranked #56 in MD: http://bwfworldsuperseries.com/players/player-profile/73066/ronel-estanislao We got Joper Escueta who is also ranked #56 in MD: http://bwfworldsuperseries.com/players/player-profile/32857/philip-joper-escueta Paul and Ariel won the Swiss Open last year: http://www.spin.ph/badminton/news/f...s-international-badminton-open-doubles-title- Joper Escueta and Ronel won Bronze at the Sea Games: http://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/07/05/1473447/sea-games-bronze-start-something-bigger-benitez There's always been a rich history of Filipino badminton but unfortunately, we don't give this sport enough of a priority. I would highly recommend (if you can) watching these guys or even training with them. We've got a surplus of really talented players but media doesn't really cover them much. But all guys are really nice, humble and do well for the sport.
Philippine Badminton players are competitive, it's just that people don't really know about them Paul Vivas and Ariel Magnaye are ranked #54 in Men's Doubles worldwide, they also won the Swiss Open last year. http://www.spin.ph/badminton/news/f...s-international-badminton-open-doubles-title- Joper Escueta and Ronnel Estanislao are ranked #56 in MD worldwide and they took home the bronze in the most recent Sea Games. http://www.bworldonline.com/content...-medal-bodes-well-for-phl-badminton&id=111301 These are all really great players who happen to be good guys as well. I'm really proud that they are succeeding although our government could do more to help the sport. Ronel has a killer smash, Paul and Ariel are very good versatile court-smart players and Joper, I can recall him clawing his way through a stacked tournament to get to the final at the tender age of 16 and giving his much more seasoned opponent a run for his money. All good players who are doing amazing things for the sport.
To perform amongst the best in the world, you need to start very serious training at around 10 years old. Perhaps in the Philippines parents do not think wise to give their children this kind of training? The country has to provide a sort of study-and-train program, otherwise the sacrifice is too big...