MANILA, Philippines — Mixed doubles pair of Ariel Magnaye and Thea Pomar and the women's doubles tandem of Pomar and Alyssa Leonardo bagged bronze in the 2018 Sydney International Open in Australia last week. It is through international tournaments that we can validate our program," Benitez expressed. Pomar continued her winning ways, this time pairing with UAAP Women's Badminton champion Alyssa Leonardo in the women's doubles division. "Joining international tournaments have become significant for the development of our players. You made the country proud," Benitez closed as the federation is planning more international and local tournaments to give our country's shuttlers more exposure.

Source: Philippine Star September 28, 2018 07:07 UTC