Ted Jimenez and Ruel Inciong of the Manila Polo Club defeated the duo of Mark Antonio and Jobie Limas to snare the men's doubles-level 1 title in the Bacolod leg of the Kimoni Badminton Tour at the Shuttler's Haven Badminton Courts recently.

The pair of Johnny Peregrino and Dodoy Guanzon beat Alex Ching and Edjohn Javellana to win the men's doubles-level 2 crown, while Cebu Poona Club shuttlers King Maruhon and Roger Semeon topped the men's doubles-level 3 division by winning against Omay Demonteverde and Jude Infante in the finals.

John Marquez and Ref Contratista ruled the men's doubles-level 4 category after posting a win over brothers Rufo and John Paul Arcenas of Playgium as brothers Rene and Felipe Lacson snatched the men's doubles-level 5 championship by beating Dindo Jalandoni and Ting-ting Tan. The duo of Medy Martinez and Hayley Tan reigned supreme in the ladies' doubles-level 1 by prevailing against Grace Constantino and Jinky Co, while Playgium shuttlers Aime Ajera and Chinky Ignacio defeated Rona Crisostomo and Mary Ann Ynayan to grab the ladies' doubles-level 5 title.

The pairs of Bacoleños Rose Togado and Michelli Yusay, and Karen Matti and Sheila Su also ruled their respective categories to win the crowns.

Cadiznons Ernesto Lavao and Merry Joy Fernandez claimed the 15-Under juniors' mixed doubles crown after scoring a triumph against the tandem of Christian Crisostomo and Nikki Servando in the finals.

Lavao and Fernandez received Pinoy Power 888 rackets, P2,000, and Kimoni gift checks and trophies for winning their category. Ruling the 16-20 years old mixed doubles division were Reneil Japsay and Lynette Esico by prevailing over Talisaynons John Paul Deanon and Hillary Baje.

The titlists in the different categories have qualified to compete in the Battle of the Champions on July 22-23 at the Market Market Activity Center in Taguig, Manila.

The badminton tour, which is also supported by Mindworks Inc., Willy Agbulos, Gary Tulio, Nats Castillo, Emma Mina, Chuck Go and Rahkee Villarosa, will stage its other legs in Davao City (March 18-19), Tacloban City (April 8-9), Cebu (May 13-14), Kidapawan (May 27-28), Iloilo City in June and Manila (July 1, 2, 8 and 9). *CIT

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