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Top shuttlers Velasco, De Guzman aim title defense at PH Badminton Open
The Philippine Badminton Open 2024, featuring a P1,000,000 prize pool, commenced on Wednesday, June 5, at the First Pacific Leadership Academy Badminton Center in Antipolo City.
Reigning singles champions Mark Anthony Velasco and Mika De Guzman are defending their titles.
Velasco will compete against 200 other male shuttlers and has received a bye into the Round of 128, with his first match starting on Thursday.
The tournament's top seed, Rabie Jayson Oba-ob, will play on opening day.
De Guzman will begin her title defense on Friday against lower-ranked opponents, in a draw that includes familiar collegiate rivals.
In the doubles events, Julius Villabrille and Nicole Albo are aiming to defend their mixed doubles title.
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Reigning UAAP MVP Mika de Guzman began her Philippine Badminton Open title defense with a dominant 21-8, 21-7 win over La Salle's Mia Manguilimotan in 22 minutes.
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Jewel Angelo Albo defeated Clarence Villaflor, 21-13, 21-9, to win the men's singles title at the 2024 Philippine Badminton Open in Mandaluyong City.
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Top seed Rabie Jayson Oba-ob of Zamboanga City, representing the Philippine Air Force, started his Philippine Badminton Open 2024 campaign with a dominant 21-16, 21-8 win in the men's singles Round of 128.
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