16/08/2026
"Walk a mile in their shoes" π
Beautiful the wins but a loss is a loss, no excuses there. Yes, we acknowledge the pain of the setback.... ayeeee, nagrigat nga maturog knowing that we did not execute the blood sweat and game plan we have prepared for ages. The ring bell did not sound long enough for us to show what we can.... We know losing is an integral part of sports ngem it hits differently when you know that you gave your best keysa jay bitin.
While focusing on the inner growth we gained, we will (again) turn this painful ending into a powerful teacher for the future. The best is yet to come and Jhanlo has more. Haan ko ibagbaga daytoy because Jhanlo is my son but because I know his potential. He is young and capable. Isangit na jay back door piman, makasangit ak met lang but this will not limit us. This will not shape his worth.
Now, as we go home and agmula manen, we will stop fighting the outcome or wishing things went differently. Yes, Marcus Aurelio was the better man in that war but we commit to moving forward. Narigat no agsubli-subli ti panonot and to keep saying nga "Koma...." ta makapa-heart attack and makapa-insomnia. Inayon mo pay ti social media critics nga no maminsan ket bangking...those flaks do not define us. They do not wear our shoes.
We will move forward wiser and rebuilding with better boundaries and a clearer focus.
Mayat nga agsapa tayo amen and sala-salamat manen. To those who genuinely clap with us when we win and those who cry with us when we don't, iyaman la unay. ππ
To ONE Championship, to Chatri Sityodtong and to the whole staff behind, thank you so much for the opportunities and providing a platform for our athletes to perform.
Stay safe. Stay dry. Stay warm. God Bless us all.
Mark Sangiao
