Why is it that Philippines professional players are not that competitive?

Discussion in 'Professional Players' started by alkane, Jun 23, 2014.

Tags:
  1. alkane

    alkane New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2012
    Messages:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    philippines
    I'm just wondering why is it that the Philippine team not playing well in international competitions? Probably lack of training, funds or interest?
     
  2. lee07

    lee07 Regular Member

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2010
    Messages:
    35
    Likes Received:
    0
    Occupation:
    student
    Location:
    philippines
    i think the lack of support from the goverment
     
  3. shosasakigamba

    shosasakigamba Regular Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2011
    Messages:
    142
    Likes Received:
    0
    Occupation:
    Buyer
    Location:
    Scotorando
    I believe Basketball is more popular
     
  4. porroy

    porroy Regular Member

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2009
    Messages:
    310
    Likes Received:
    6
    Occupation:
    technical
    Location:
    Manila, Philippines
    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?
     
  5. porroy

    porroy Regular Member

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2009
    Messages:
    310
    Likes Received:
    6
    Occupation:
    technical
    Location:
    Manila, Philippines
    ^
    true! ;)
     
  6. baddiebaddie

    baddiebaddie Regular Member

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2015
    Messages:
    10
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Philippines
    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.
     
  7. baddiebaddie

    baddiebaddie Regular Member

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2015
    Messages:
    10
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Philippines
    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.
     
  8. renbo

    renbo Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2010
    Messages:
    2,805
    Likes Received:
    247
    Location:
    HK
    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...
     

Share This Page