Admittedly not at the level to be competitive against a top caliber side from Europe, the Philippines begged off from facing formidable Hungary in a friendly that was supposed to be played in Dubai in February.
TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA—Aside from years of hard work and undeniable talent, the motivation to prove itself is fueling the Cobra Philippine Dragon Boat team’s explosive performance in the 10th International World Championship here. “Things are going well for us when we are fighting the odds,” said Philippine Dragon Boat Federation president Marcia Cristobal. Last year, [...]
