𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

8/24/26, 12:00 PM

DAVAO CITY — The inaugural Kadayawan Pickleball Tournament organized by Vice Mayor Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II and Congressman Paolo “Pulong” Duterte came to a thrilling conclusion as the tournament crowned its champions following two days of intense competition.

Players in the Novice and Intermediate Categories battled through fast-paced rallies, crucial saves, powerful smashes, and hard-fought points, delivering an exciting showcase of skill, teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship.

From the opening serve to the final point, the tournament showed why pickleball continues to gain momentum in Davao City.

What began as a celebration of Kadayawan, friendship, and camaraderie turned into a highly competitive sporting spectacle that kept players and spectators on their toes.

OFFICIAL WINNERS

NOVICE CATEGORY

Women’s Doubles

Champion: Analisa Batu & Allysa Mariano

1st Runner-Up: Pedejeel Moral & Eunice Hao

2nd Runner-Up: Patricia Monilar & Andrea Joy Librando

3rd Runner-Up: Karen Mae Dilera & Katrina Patricia Dilera

Men’s Doubles

Champion: Dayson De Vera & John Manuel Morales

1st Runner-Up: Esmael Balabaran & Tristan James Aquino

2nd Runner-Up: Rechie Jaurigue & Joefer Alagasi

3rd Runner-Up: Russel Mon Salazar & Mon Salazar

Mixed Doubles

Champion: Carla Magno & Kevin Sevilla

1st Runner-Up: Jesa Pamesa & Jofrey Toni Pendon

2nd Runner-Up: Alexan Bentulan & Daniel Bentulan

3rd Runner-Up: Carlo Gavira & Peejay Tan

INTERMEDIATE CATEGORY

Women’s Doubles

Champion: Carrena Puno & Maian Rodriguez

1st Runner-Up: Nympha Sakay & Sherry Anne Nacilla

2nd Runner-Up: Jana Patricia Calma & Rocheleen Quibinco

3rd Runner-Up: Sayrahmae Bacasma & Tisha Ramos

Men’s Doubles

Champion: KC Juliane Saguiped & Zoren Patrick Mendiola

1st Runner-Up: Ellan Salvador & Paulino Pulpul

2nd Runner-Up: Christian Andre Gantuangco & Kier Tapar

3rd Runner-Up: Bench Neri & Louie Briones

Mixed Doubles

Champion: Louis Prias & Maria Jaden Orquia

1st Runner-Up: Erwin Abad & Mary Anne De Castro

2nd Runner-Up: Ivana Caballero & Chris Caballero

3rd Runner-Up: Hancel Marquez Tesara & Zandro Jayme

Beyond the trophies and medals, the tournament celebrated what Kadayawan is all about—community, friendship, sportsmanship, and coming together through sport.

Vice Mayor Rigo Duterte II and Congressman Pulong Duterte congratulated all the champions, finalists, and participants for making the first Kadayawan Pickleball Tournament a success.

And while the first tournament has crowned its champions, one thing is clear, the pickleball game in Davao is only getting started.

DAVAO CITY — The inaugural Kadayawan Pickleball Tournament organized by Vice Mayor Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II and Congressman Paolo “Pulong” Duterte came to a thrilling conclusion as the tournament crowned its champions following two days of intense competition.

Players in the Novice and Intermediate Categories battled through fast-paced rallies, crucial saves, powerful smashes, and hard-fought points, delivering an exciting showcase of skill, teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship.

From the opening serve to the final point, the tournament showed why pickleball continues to gain momentum in Davao City.