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Oba-ob opens title bid with style at Philippine Badminton Open 2024
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.
Oba-ob, a 31-year-old former national team player, stated that he feels no pressure as he is no longer part of the national team, allowing him to focus on giving his best.
Despite being down 3-11 at the first interval, Oba-ob made a comeback to defeat Kirk Nathan Abarquez, a De La Salle University recruit, in just 29 minutes.
He will face Luis Bernie Comiso of the University of San Carlos in the next round, who also secured a convincing victory.
Reigning champion Mark Velasco of Smash Pilipinas will begin his title defense on Thursday.
Other notable players, including UAAP standouts Jelo Albo and Lance Vargas, are also competing in the tournament.
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