HOCKEY RETURNS TO RP
Pasig City, July 12, 1998 - Hockey will return to the Philippines after six years of dormancy when the Philippine Amateur Hockey Association holds the First Roller and Indoor Hockey Challenge on July 19 at the Philippine Sports Commission Arena (formerly Ultra).
Roller and Indoor Hockey has developed into the fastest growing sports in the world among teenagers.
The July 19 tournament is the first time that hockey competitions are being staged in the Philippines, in line with the association's drive to relaunch the sport in the country.
The Hockey Challenge series will draw players into a five-per-side roller hockey and a six-a-side indoor hockey eliminations.
There will be separate divisions for men and women.
With more teams lining up in time for the Challenge Series, the PAHA is optimistic that hockey will catch on with the younger generation.
Reported by: Sol Jose Vanzi
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