Laborte delivers as Ateneo returns to UAAP badminton finals – but NU takes the men's crown
Cebuano Laborte is getting the headlines as Ateneo returns to the UAAP badminton finals, and the team titles were split.
By YouScoop Desk · · 1 min read
The gist
- Cebuano Laborte is in the spotlight as Ateneo returns to the UAAP badminton finals.
- Ateneo claimed the inaugural women's team title after beating NU.
- NU captured the inaugural men's team title at Ateneo's expense.
Why it matters
UAAP badminton team titles were handed out for the first time, and the two schools ended up with one crown each. For Filipino sports fans, it is a closer look at a new championship and a Cebuano player getting the credit.
Ateneo is back in the UAAP badminton finals, and Cebuano Laborte is the name in the headlines. Cebu Daily News reports that he delivered as the team returned to the championship stage.
This was a big moment for UAAP badminton, since both team titles up for grabs were inaugural. Ateneo and NU were the two schools in the spotlight, and reports said they were set to face off for the men's crown.
Who took home which crown
Ateneo claimed the inaugural women's badminton team title after downing NU, according to ABS-CBN and Inquirer.net. On the men's side, NU captured the inaugural men's team title at Ateneo's expense.
The split result means each school walks away with one team championship. It is a finish that keeps the rivalry talking, with both teams getting a moment to celebrate.
Laborte's role is highlighted in the headline, but the sources do not break down his individual matches or give more detail on his performance. Readers who want the full play-by-play will need to check the original reports.
What happens next for both teams is not yet known based on the sources available. This story covers the finals and the results only, and nothing beyond that has been confirmed.
So, who do you think will make the biggest impact in the next UAAP badminton season, and is Laborte the player to watch?
Background
Ahead of the finals, reports said NU and Ateneo were set to face off for the men's crown. Both the men's and women's team events were UAAP badminton team titles that had never been awarded before.
Sources
This story is written in our own words from reports by Inquirer.net, BusinessWorld Online, ABS-CBN and Cebu Daily News. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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