By Karren Jay G. Asgar
Niegel Libo-on and Liza Badion (center pair) won the Intermediate Mixed Doubles at the Dinagyang Pickleball Cup 2026 held January 16-18 at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ University Gymnasium, with Christian Philip Acedo and Aleyde Perez (left pair) as first runner-up and Vanessa Dian and Jeremy Gue (right pair) as second runner-up.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡) hosted the Dinagyang Pickleball Cup 2026 from January 16 to 18 at the University Gymnasium.
The tournament was held in cooperation with the Iloilo City Government and Mayor Raisa Trenas-Chu, in partnership with Juego PH and Picklelab PH, and powered by JOOLA Philippines-Pickleball.
In the Intermediate Men’s Doubles 35+ category, Saguib Sumampao and Viviano Claver Jr. (RSPC) won the championship, followed by Ferdinand Rivera and Shai Zahavi (USA) as first runner-up, and Rayniel Jay Berbolla and Benjie Sabado (SKPC) as second runner-up.
The Intermediate Men’s Doubles 35(-) Under title was claimed by Alva Bual and Harry Karon (RSPC). Jamel Sunio and Joseph Magpale (PALAKOL) placed first runner-up, while Carl Sumalapao and Angelo Mejia (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡) finished second runner-up.
In the Executive Men’s Doubles 55+ division, Ronie Dema-ala and Shai Zahavi (USA) emerged as champions. Mario Zaragosa and Noel Sorilla (ILO-̽»¨¾«Ñ¡) were first runner-up, followed by Kapitan Chavez and Dominis Morilla (CDO) as second runner-up.
For the Intermediate Mixed Doubles (no age cap) category, Niegel Libo-on and Liza Badion (LnMPC) secured the championship. Christian Philip Acedo and Aleyde Perez (Tagbilaran Pickleball Association/ILO) placed first runner-up, while Vanessa Dian and Jeremy Gue (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡/Winston Salem Pickleball Club) finished second runner-up.
The Executive Mixed Doubles 50+ division was topped by Peachy Salcedo and Noel Sorilla (ILO-̽»¨¾«Ñ¡). Jeffrey Galinato and Gina Galinato (SKPC) finished first runner-up, and Julie Uy and Nelson Cahilig (ILO) placed second runner-up.
In the Women’s Doubles Beginner (Novice) category, Nelry Joy Estrella and Mariane Berbolla (SKPC) won the championship, followed by Germaine Loquite and Jenibeth Belleza (UPPC) as first runner-up, and Mary Hannah Failana and Edalrehce Forro (CLAVEL’S) as second runner-up.
The Mixed Doubles Beginner (Novice) title went to Arsie Sacapaño and PJ Castro (Boracay). Jonel Ybañez and Jamie Marie Hertas (PICKLE-LOO) were first runner-up, while Razbyl Yotoko and Jessa Mae Yotoko (Pavia) placed second runner-up.
In the Men’s Doubles Beginner (Novice) category, Arsie Sacapaño and Luigi Ray de Martin (Boracay/Iloilo) emerged as champions. Francis Arnado Lim IV and Joshua Dalipe (Iloilo) finished first runner-up, followed by Abo Pindiwata and Roger Santacera (Isulan) as second runner-up.
All podium finishers earned qualification to compete in the Nationals of the Philippine Pickleball Federation.