JR Coca, Donalvo rules level C in Lima b'minton

The tandem of JR Coca and Kenneth Donalvo emerged as the champion in the level C category of the recently concluded 1st Intra Lima Badminton Club tournament at the Shuttlecock badminton courts in Mandaue City.

Coca and Donalvo outscored the team of Eric Encabo and Kenneth Sumugat in the final round, 21-14.

In level D, the Efren Lonzon-Jun Alicante duo outsmarted Engr. Adonis "Dondon" Lima and Opot Boquecosa, 21-7, to claim the championship.

Claire Ann Mandijil and Nacky Mantua, on the other hand, slammed Lani Batomalaki and Ram Lima to lord it over in the women's mixed doubles event.

This writer and Loi Alicante also shared part of the limelight by defeating real-life couple Atty. Manuel Gordon and Chanda to clinch the level E crown.

The awarding of trophies and cash prizes are scheduled next week.

The major sponsors includes VENZA Lima Construction, Globe Telecom and Boysen Philippines Inc. The one-day tiff was also sponsored by Richworld Electrical and Sales, Auto Focus car accessories, Physicians' Diagnostic Services, International Masagana, Union Galvasteel, Budget Builders and UHM Sons Corporation.- Ramil Ayuman