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 The Philippines won one gold and a silver in four finals Thursday at the start of the judo competition of the 23rd Southeast Asian Games before a fullhouse crowd at the Mandaue Sports Complex here. Helen Dawa, one of the three gold medalists in the 2003 Vietnam SEAG, needed two extensions to win over Muenjit Wanwisa of Thailand in the 45kgs and below for the host team's lone gold. "At least I won the match here in our country. Unlike in Vietnam when I won they played the wrong anthem to my disappointment," said the 25-year-old Dawa as she recalled the incident during the awarding ceremonies two years ago. The Baguio City native Dawa, a draftee of the Philippine Coast Guard, fought bravely all throughout the 10-minute match to eke out the victory. from Manila Times Helen, as I remember, was one of my students in BFINAN1, among other subjects, when I was just starting. She's one of those shy students who preferred to be in just one corner. She wasn't really an A-student but I knew she was trying her very best. From time to time, she would ask permission that she won't be able to attend my class for 3 meetings or so because she had to go somewhere to represent the school for a competition. Sometimes, perhaps because of lack of time, she just goes AWOL. Of course, at times, I would really get angry. But who could afford to stay angry when you learn that she brought home the bacon?? (as in numerous gold medals!) While reading the news over the net (as i always do...), I saw her name in one of the articles and so I immediately clicked on it and read the details. Whew! There was that certain feeling of pride that struck me! And all I could say was: "Estudyante ko yan!". I couldn't even remember how many times I said that. Wow! I am sure that all the other UBians are so darn proud of and happy for Helen. To Helen, congratulations! I am so proud of you!
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