Photos by: Rohan John De Guzman and Cristine Jane Lumontod
Published by: Rianna Isabel M. Tan
Date Published: October 20, 2026
Time Published: 12:55 PM
Sophia Canlas of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering (STEM) delivered a hard-fought sweep against Chloe De Vera of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), 2-0, at the Women’s Badminton Championship on October 16.
Both players kept exchanging points in the first set, refusing to let either side gain a significant advantage and stretching the game into a 10-10.
Canlas then found an advantage to turn the lead into her favor with decisive service aces and a powerful smash to secure a large 6-point lead at 17-11.
De Vera tried to regain her footing with smashes to level the lead but ultimately denied by Canlas at the late game, securing the first set for STEM, 21-18.
The second set was a complete fiasco as both player endured another long set, keeping the set at a knife-edging 11-11.
De Vera capitalized on net attacks to outmaneuver Canlas and keeping a steady 15-12 lead.
The match reached it’s climax when Canlas delivered consecutive service aces and took on the backcourt to dismantle De Vera with a 4-point margin to seal the championship, 21-17.
Canlas shared that preparing for the championship match required more than a training as she sought insights into her opponent’s playing style and advices from other players who have faced her opponent.
“I wasn’t familiar with my opponent’s playing style, so I sought advice from other players who had faced her before. I also made sure to practice and prepare for the match, knowing that it would be an intense and challenging battle,” Canlas stated.
The 2-0 win became a statement win to Canlas as she also faced De Vera at the Elimination Round wherein she swept Canlas in a dominating fashion.
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