Maroons dominate
MANILA, Philippines — Challenge Cup Patricia de Leon and Susmita Ramos paced the massive UP contingent heading into the medal rounds following the conclusion of the qualifying playoffs of the 2026 MIA Badminton Challenge Cup yesterday at the MIA Sports Center in Pasay City.
De Leon and Ramos, who will both play their final collegiate season in the upcoming UAAP competitions, will face each other in the semifinals of the Women’s Singles Open.
De Leon, the UAAP Season 86 Rookie of the Year, defeated KBPA’s Rhea Manuel, 15–6, 15–7, while Ramos outlasted fellow Fighting Maroon Anthea Gonzalez, 16–14, 12–15, 15–12.
On the other half of the draw, Brys Fuggan and Kahrene Zapanta completed an all-UP semifinal. But Rabie Oba-ob and Ivan Tuazon broke UP’s stronghold in the Men’s Singles Open, with Tuazon denying the Fighting Maroons an all-UP final.
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