2nd AUTBC

Officials, Coaches & Athletes pose for a souvenir photo during the opening ceremonies of the 2nd Asia Pacific University Tchoukball Championships (APUTC) last November 12, Saturday at the Tainan National University which was participated by eight (8) Asian countries namely: Macau, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Philippines & host country Taiwan.

Philippines upsets Singapore for tchoukball crown

THE Philippine national men's tchouckball team stunned top favorite Singapore to win the crown of the 2nd Southeast Asia Tchouckball Championships in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, Saturday.

This marked the first time in the history of tchoukball in Asia that a younger team won against the dreaded Singapore athletes.

Singapore, the erstwhile defending champion and ranked No. 3 in the world, bowed to the Filipino strikers in a pulsating championship showdown.

Philippine Tchouckball Federation president Pastor Gary Visitacion commended the team for the victory,

"They were really determined to win. I am really proud of the boys. I know they were very tired already but they showed that Philippines is a team to watch in this tournament," Visitacion said.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on October 31, 2011.

APTC 2012 Launching

The official launching of the 5th Asia Pacific Tchoukball Championships (APTC) 2012 is set this coming September 9, Friday, 2:00pm, Business Inn, Lacson, Bacolod City. Invited guests are Governor Alfredo Maranon Jr. of Negros Occidental, Bacolod City Mayor Evelio "Bing" Leonardia & Congressman Anthony Golez of the Lone District of Bacolod. Joining them are the members of the PTF board & working committee.