RIYADH: Basketball excitement is back at the heart of Riyadh with 9 leading hotels in the city participating at the 28th Annual Riyadh Inter-Hotels basketball tournament 2015 which starts Friday.
Hosted by Riyadh InterContinental Hotel through the generosity of General Manager Tariq Dowider and full support of Ibrahim Al Malki, the assembly time for the tournament grand opening is at 4 p.m. Highlighting the opening day is the parade of the 9 teams as follows: Al Faisaliah Hotel, Courtyard Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia, Four Seasons, Intercontinental Hotel, Burj Rafal Kempinski, Riyadh Marriott, Novotel Al Anoud and Ritz Carlton Riyadh.
Playing days are Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. FCBR headed by Ernie Dela Cruz and Mohamed Villamena and with a 28-year association with Inter-Hotels Sports Committee chaired by Caloy D. Ollero will handle the tournament officiating. Entrance to the InterContinental staff basketball court is at Gate # 6.
Lineups:
Al Faisaliah — Archie Zabala, Jason Lopera, Ranel Lumahang, Erano “Juk” Campo, Bryan Ambrosio, Dave Ybanez, Lester Garcia, Japeth Ipil, Ryan Legaspi, Raymund Inigo, Nino Lauriaga, Hermie Ofianga, Ryan Pangan, Carlo Hall, Reynaldo Eusebio; Coach Gerry Donato, Assistant Coaches: Francisco Balanquit / Hector Anical / Joel Mendiola, Team Manager Ayman Saber
Courtyard Marriott — Charito Suitos, John Patrick Guevarra, Leo Dela Cruz, Leonides Mercedes, Dan Allan Villareal, Melchor Narzoles, Jose Albert Penaflor, Jeezrel Quintos, Erwin Naguit, Roderick Bechayda, Rowell Del Carmen, Richie Salem, Erlen De La Cruz, Jose Leo Saladen; Coach Leonides Mercedez; Team Manager Fernand Baul
Four Seasons Hotel — Jaybee Mabutas, Ian Palanca, Ralph Tiangco, Ernesto Romano, Nover Obrar
Angelo Puno, Rolan Arligue, Rex Tuca, Ehman Mones, Mohammed Abdelaziz, Dexter, Art Belderol, Paul Marigza, Jason Flores, Dennis Florendo, Nawaf, Gigi Regala, Mubaraki, Coach Chef Gregson Cabel, Asst. Coach Ernesto Romano,
Team Manager Jose Ricaplaza
Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia — Rolan Quirante, Joshua De Villa, Krist Zulueta, Jayson Nedroda, Roberto Castronuevo, Aldrin Sunico, Kent Zulueta, Mark Sunga, Jose Distura, Erick Ellica, Rommel Gustilo, Roberto Barcelona, Alvin Callanta, Michael Yagong, Dennis Siasat, Marcel Reyno, Satar Mayuan, Joey Beltran; Coach Sonny Castaneda, Team Manager Marvin Magnaye, Team Consultant Joy Maglapit
InterContinental Riyadh — Jaylord Apas, James Corpuz, Laurence Acharon, Mac Castillo, Don Simeon Sudhara , Jeric Triunfo, Elo Labang, Junel Penaroya, Rose Sabejon, Patrick Mendoza, Darius Cac, Kloyd Romera, Bonifacio Ramos, Mark Balderol, Reinerio Nunez, Rocielo Ociones; Coach Renato Mendoza, Assistant Coaches Marvin Mendoza / Romy Brubio, Team Manager Ibrahim Al Malki, Team Coordinator Alvin Buot.
Burj Rafal Kempinski — Ed Alfonso, Lawrence Silerio, Philip Macayayong, Rommel Yalung, Damian Ramirez, Dexter Marjes, Dexter Reyes, Vincent Quinto, Clayd Ducusin, John Rey Belnas, Dennis Casuncad, Christopher Juason, Erwin Helomina, Erwin Calamba, Ernesto Ordonio, Rizal Casunkad, Coach Joevette Belnas, Team Coordinator: Lawrence Silerio
Riyadh Marriott Hotel — Saleh Al Jamiel, Dudz Attip, Bryan Quirante, Izie Agapay, Noor Bantao, Freddie
Redulfin, Eric Dalangin, Mark Bersalona, Ed Manansala, Jr Gallardo, Romano Bautista, Victor Cesicar, Rey Banting, Joey Ferrer, Edward Cordovez, Coach: Rey Macapagal, Asst. Coaches: Edwin Turbanos / Mark Swing / Louie Fresnido
In Active Player: Carlo Tiolengco (Injured), Team Manager: Mukthar Jumani.
Burj Rafal Kempinski — Ed Alfonso, Lawrence Silerio, Philip Macayayong, Rommel Yalung, Damian Ramirez, Dexter Marjes, Dexter Reyes, Vincent Quinto, Clayd Ducusin, John Rey Belnas, Dennis Casuncad, Christopher Juason, Erwin Helomina, Erwin Calamba, Ernesto Ordonio, Rizal Casunkad; Coach Joevette Belnas, Team Coordinator Lawrence Silerio
Novotel Al Anoud Riyadh — Rodolfo JR Geroy, Jessie Ed Bosalio, Oliver Orobina Gerona, Dan Banis Empos, Jhon Angelo Nazareno, Roel Guimary, Gilbert Tuliao Corpuz, Julious Pol Soronio, Francisco Mapa Carrascal, Vincent Duremdes Dorego, Jerome Isdac, Domingo Tambio, Simeon Bucca, Esmael Mandalbos, Marvin Climaco, Renz Lacerna, Elmer cariaga, Albren Obdin; Coach Mohamed, Asst. Coach Roel Guimary, Team Manager Mohamed Hameem
Ritz Carlton Riyadh — Edmond Mendoza, Charles Browly, Jaypee Tulao, Muneef Mousa, Chowking Yee, Mark Onofre, Elyzah Guarin, JC Rocamora, MC Kevin Guardacasa, Christian Laguardia, John Carlo Reyes, Jayvee Agarao, Jeffrey Samson, Rommel Jagonob, Miguel San Diego, Charles Valenzuela; Coach Chow King, Asst. Coach Jeff Suberon, Team Manager Amr Gado, Asst. Manager Faye Batica, Consultant Sowry Ransagamy
28th Annual Riyadh Inter-Hotels basketball tournament opens today
Updated 17 September 2015