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Polo matches postponed for second straight day
FOR the safety of the players as well as
their expehsive horses, competitions in the
0-2 goals division ofpolo in the 30th SEA
Cames at the Miguel Romero Polo Field
in Calatagan, Batangas were postponed
for the second straight day.
Due to heavy rains brought about by
gphoon 'Tisoy" on Tuesday, organizers
have to insure the playing field is restored
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to its "finest" condition to guanntee the
safety of everybody and prot'ide a perfect
venue for what could be a "battle royale"
anong gendemen riding in elegant horses.
The Philippines composed of lose
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Antonio Veloso, Noel Vecinal, Benjamin
Eusebio, fulian Garci& Franchesca Nicole
Eusebio, Stefano Juban and Rep. Mikee
Romero was to meet Malaysia in an
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early showdown of the favorites.
" Nakakapanghinalang since werybody
is ready and excited to play na sana but we
have to follow the recommendation of the
officials. This is for our satefl " said Romero.
Also postponed was the match between
Indonesia and Singapore.
Weather-permining the Indonesia-Brunei
matdr will be played at 12:30 p.m. beforc the
at 3 p,m.
Nationals collidewith the Malapians
The nert game will be played on Friday
then take a break on Saturday before rq
suming on Sunday.
The battle for the bragging rights ftrr
the premierpolo nation is seton Monday.
Malalsia took first oftwo golds up in the
'oldest recorded team sport on Sunday by
topping the 4-6 goals division.