PH gets silver in international netball tourney in Sokor

DAVAO CITY—The Philippine Netball team won a silver medal in the 2022 International Netball Event in Jeonju, Korea, from August 2 to 5.

Two team members are the Philippine Army's enlisted personnel, namely Corporal Katrina Garcia and Corporal Vangie Soriano.

 According to reports, Singapore won the gold medal and South Korea the bronze medal.

 Netball is a ball game played by two opposing seven-member teams on a rectangular court with board-less goal rings at each end.

 The teams aim to outscore their opponents without advancing the ball through dribbling.

 A netball player can hold on to the ball for a maximum of three seconds before trying to shoot it or pass it to a teammate.

 Meanwhile, Special Service Center (SSC) Director Col. John Oliver F. Gabun lauded the two Army athletes for their grit, skill, and teamwork that helped them achieve victory.

 The SSC Director also commended the Philippine team for its advocacy to promote netball and inspire more young athletes to try and play the said sport.(Romeo Braceros Jr.)

Photo: Philippine Army