IFC Takes First Place in Badminton

It was a test of endurance at the first event of the 4th Annual University of Guam President’s Cup, where the International Friendship Club (IFC) took first place in Badminton against the ROTC Arctic Panda Monkeys.

Ray Choi and Rhoda Basto of IFC went undefeated into the match against Ayn Charfauros and John Sazon of the Arctic Panda Monkeys, who had battled their way back from the loser’s bracket to the championship. After each winning a set, the Arctic Panda Monkeys took the first match by winning the tie-breaker with a score of 5-4.

However, Choi and Basto were not deterred, and their endurance prevailed as they fought their way to victory in the final match, which again ended with a tie-breaker resulting in a score of 5-4.

Basto said she was fighting through leg cramps in the last game, and was ready to “end it all” by the final set. Although both Choi and Basto were exhausted, they said they were both very excited about the win and for the upcoming events. 

Read more about the 2016 President's Cup on the UOG Charter Day website. See photos from the grueling event here.