Posts by Roman C. Mirasol

Blue and Lady Fencers fall to fifth in UAAP

By on January 3, 2012

Youth and inexperience drop the Blue and Lady fencers to fifth.

No podium finish for Spikers

By , on December 6, 2011

THE ATENEO de Manila University was one of 47 participating schools in the 16th Philippine Sports Commission University Games (Unigames) held in Roxas City, Capiz. For the Blue and Lady Spikers, the tournament served as the final stage of preparation before both teams gear up for the upcoming UAAP volleyball. Lady Spikers In their first [...]

Growing pains: Jins tough it out in UAAP

By on October 20, 2011

A soldier’s first experience of being under fire in the heat of battle is certainly an experience never forgotten. Often referred to as the baptism of fire, this endeavor mirrored what the Blue and Lady Jins endured in the recently concluded UAAP Taekwondo Championships. Hosted by Far Eastern University (FEU), the two-day tournament was once [...]

The Hunger Games: A taekwondo story

By on September 27, 2011

They say that the truest test of power is one’s ability to withhold rage. In the realm of martial arts, landing the most devastating blow may get you the win, but controlled aggression will always be the rule of thumb. Such a balance of serenity and hostility is exactly what the Blue and Lady Jins [...]

One-two finish for Ateneo Shuttlers

By , on September 21, 2011

The Blue and Lady Shuttlers have proven once again that Ateneo is a force to reckon with in UAAP Badminton. The men’s and women’s badminton teams cemented their spot in the upper echelon of college badminton after finishing 1st and 2nd respectively in Season 74. In a jam-packed Rizal Memorial Sports Complex Badminton Hall on [...]

Blue Shuttlers end archrivals’ season, clinch 2nd consecutive finals berth

By on September 12, 2011

The Ateneo Blue Shuttlers entered Sunday’s do-or-die showdown with one foot already in the finals door; but on September 11, at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex Badminton Hall, they made sure that both feet would make it through. Eager to slam the door shut on DLSU’s championship aspirations and to gain an early 1-0 match [...]

Blue Shuttlers squash UST, finish elims at 4th

By on August 28, 2011

THE ATENEO Blue Shuttlers went into the final day of the UAAP Season 74 Badminton Championship round robin chasing a coveted twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four. With much hope and determination, the boys in blue took on the University of Santo Tomas (UST) on August 28 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex Badminton Hall. [...]

Lady Shuttlers back to winning ways

By on August 21, 2011

EAGER TO bounce back from yesterday’s 2-3 defeat to Far Eastern University, the Ateneo Lady Shuttlers fought a tough battle against the University of Santo Tomas on August 21 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex Badminton Hall. With a close 3-2 win, though, the girls in blue are back on the winning track. Coach Kennie [...]

Battle of Katipunan ends with Blue Shuttlers on top

By on August 21, 2011

AFTER SUFFERING losses to National University and Far Eastern University in their previous two outings, the Ateneo Blue Shuttlers entered the third weekend of the UAAP Badminton Championships on a losing streak. This weekend however, the boys in blue left the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex Badminton Hall with a different type of streak; this time, [...]

Lady Shuttlers open season in dominating fashion

By , on August 8, 2011

WITH THE addition of two top recruits, more was to be expected out of the Lady Shuttlers.

Ateneo Shuttlers sweep opening UAAP weekend

By , on August 8, 2011

LAST SEASON 73 the Blue Shuttlers were struck down by luck, but a highly motivated Ateneo team kicked off the opening weekend with vengeance, winning both their opening games against La Salle and UE. Game 1 On August 6, the first day of competition, the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex Badminton Hall was buzzing in anticipation [...]