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PH Women Make History with Bronze in Asia-Pacific Lacrosse Championship

  • Filipinas Capture Bronze in Historic Lacrosse Debut
  • Lacrosse Filipinas Win Bronze in First-Ever Asia-Pacific Tournament
  • Philippines Triumphant in Asia-Pacific Lacrosse Debut, Clinching Bronze Medal

 

The Philippine women's national lacrosse team made history on Saturday,
January 11, 2025, by winning the bronze medal in their first-ever appearance
at the Asia-Pacific Women's Lacrosse Championship. The Filipinas defeated
Chinese Taipei, 18-6, in the third-place game at the Sunshine Coast Stadium
in Queensland, Australia.

The victory capped off a remarkable debut for the Philippines, who had
already secured their spot in the 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship
with wins over Hong Kong and China in the group stage. Despite losing to
Australia and Japan in the knockout rounds, the Filipinas showed their
resilience and determination by bouncing back to claim the bronze medal.



"This is absolutely everything," said Steph Lazo, who led the Philippines
with five goals in the bronze medal game. "We came here with a goal of
making it to the World Championship, and to come away with a medal on top of
that is just an incredible feeling."

The Philippines' success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of
the players and coaches, as well as the growing popularity of lacrosse in
the country. The team's performance in the Asia-Pacific Championship is sure
to inspire more young Filipinas to take up the sport.




"We're so proud of what we've accomplished," said head coach, Rick Mercurio.
"This is just the beginning for women's lacrosse in the Philippines. We
have a lot of talent and potential, and we're excited to see what the future
holds."

The Philippine women's national lacrosse team's bronze medal is a historic
achievement for the country. It is a sign of the growing strength of
women's sports in the Philippines, and it is sure to inspire more young
athletes to pursue their dreams.


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