Lucky 13th Tokyo slot goes to Juvic

Joey Villar (The Philippine Star) – June 23, 2021 – 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Golfer Juvic Pagunsan has officially qualified to the Tokyo Olympics, becoming the 13th member of Team Philippines shooting for the elusive first gold in the quadrennial Games. And lady golfers Yuka Saso and Bianca Pagdanganan are to follow suit next week. The 43-year-old Pagunsan formally earned an Olympic berth yesterday after finishing at 50th spot of the 60 who will compete in the men’s competition set July 29 to Aug. 1 at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Japan. The 2021 Japan Golf Tour’s Mizuno Cup champion ...