The PH Team during the Brazil World Championship. PHOTO FROM EDDIE ALINEA’S FILE
The coach was Herminio “Herr” Silva, who also mentored the Philippine Asiad gold medalist side. The team’s average age was 23, with Mumar, the oldest at 29, and Rabat, the youngest at 18. It’s overall physical attribute was above average, although the team was also rich in experience and “abilidad” a trait Silva’s boys showed in the tournament, particularly the wily Mumar.