1st China Training Trip – Fuzhou

Training at Camp Crame in preparation to train in Fuzhou Fujian, China (The Valle Verde Badminton Team (VVBT) 1st China Training 1985 from left is Coach Nelson Asuncion, Naresh Ranami, Ricky Morales, Jacques Zilacita, Gerard Regino, Martin Fernandez, Sandy Prieto, Boots Quilala. Seated - Jeanette Villanueva and Amparo Lim. Standing at right is Mike Plaza (assistant coach)).
Courtesy call with Chief of Staff/PBA President Gen. Fidel V. Ramos together with the late Pocholo Ramirez the valle verde badminton president (VVBT), Coach Nelson Asuncion and VVBT team
A courtesy call and despedida lunch party (lauriat) given by Mr. Lucio Tan , the sponsor of The Valle Verde Badminton Team (VVBT) in China
A salo-salo party at Martin Fernandez's place
The VVBT with their new look at the Manila International Airport (MIA) ready to leave for Fuzhou training in China
At the Fuzhou, China airport the VVBT look fit, happy and are ready for training
A welcome party given by the dept. of health in China at right Coach Nelson Asuncion, Mr. Zhikua Lang, Mr. Lin Fenciyu, Mr. Lin Zhen Chen and the
At Fuzhou training hall the VVBT at right is player Erica Von Heiland (the 1st Olympian in 1992 at Barcelona, Spain) she was then move to US to stay with her dad, Coach Nelson Asuncion, local player, Jeanette Villanueva, Amparo Lim the 2nd Olympian (she represent the Philippines) 2 local player then Sandy Prieto follow by 2 local players.
Inside the Fuzhou training camp at the football field the VVBT physical training under the assist Coach Chai zhi Ming, Coach Chai is now Coaching at Orange County USA.
VVBT break during Sunday. The team and camp officials went sight seeing, the 2 kids infront of the VVBT players are Kenneth and Kennie Asuncion they are 2nd batch of the VVBT.
VVBT looks tired during the sight seeing is because rest day on Sunday and sight seeing they still are training in climbing up the mountain ha,ha,ha.
Asuncion's Family: Kenneth, Coach Nelson, Kennie and the Mon Rita. Where is Kennevic (Vic)? Kennevic is actually the 3rd batch that why he is not included in this program.
VVBT pointing the mark on the side of the mountain. Valle Verde Team.
This newly bought coaster by the Chinese Oversea Association in Fuzhou, purposely to serve the guest VVBT to use during their training trip in China 1985.
Coaches: Assist. Coach Yu Zhou Rong, Coach Lin Zhen Chen, Master Lin Feng Yu, Coach Nelson Asuncion, Coach Chen (coaching in Singapore), Coach Luan Zhin (coaching in Taipei) Mrs. Rita Asuncion and Coach Lin Yu Ya (also with husband Coach Chen in Singapore).
VVBT went to Xiamen for a dual meet after 6 weeks training in Fuzhou (it's open to public to watch).
Coach Nelson Asuncion need to recharge to release the shoulder pain and stress.
VVBT visited Xiamen university after the dual meet.
Half way to Kho Long Sy an island in Xiamen. This is known to see the sunrise at the top of the island.
At the top of Kho Long Su Island.
This mini bus take the VVBT from Xiamen to Zhem Zhun province and take the train to Hong Kong.
After 6 weeks of training the VVBT is craving for Mc Donald's.
The 2nd day in Hong Kong VVBT is ready for another dual meeting. This time with the Hong Kong Team at Jubilee Sports Center.
VVBT visited the Ocean Park
Inside Ocen Park
At Ocean Park VVBT girl team are having fun, Erika Von Heiland infront will soon be back to the state after this summer trip.
Sandy at the championship game of the national non-ranking tournament.
Congratulation to Sandy Prieto after the hard work training Sandy won her first single titles in the non-ranking tournament.
VVBT were super happy for Sandy
VVBT went back to Valle Verde to have a little celebration for Sandy victory.