A 65-year-old retired policeman from Davao City brought honors to the city by a winning a gold medal in the men's 60-above tennis event of the World Police Games last August 16 in Los Angeles, California.
Bob Sabandon beat tennis players from San Francisco, Italy, San Diego and Russi in the finals to win the gold medal for the Philippines and Davao City as well.
Guesting before the weekly Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum held at the NCCC Mall B3 Family Room, sabandon said the global sports event was participated in by 65 countries.
Sabandon said his win is very memorable since the first time joined in the same tournament he did not even get a medal.
He revealed that he started tennis at 14 years old and continued to play with tennis after 30 years and nine months of service with the Philippine National Police.
With his latest accomplishment, Sabandon hoped the Philippine Sports Commission and other sports bodies including
private sectors will help him so that he can compete in Japan for the International Tennis Federation Open next year.
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