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Dancer who won in a dancesport tilt angered by sportsman tag

THE EAR - The Philippine Star
July 9, 2012 | 12:00am

DANCER OR ATHLETE? A dancer who has won a prize in a dancesport competition berated a sportswriter for calling him an athlete and sportsman. “Dancer ko,” he said. “Nganong tawgon man ko nimo nga athlete o ba kaha sportsman?” The reporter reasoned out: “Sports man usa ka Sports Festival ... Nganong masuko ka man tawgon sportsman?”

DANCER, DANCER. The dancer insisted: “Dancer lagi ko, dancer!” The reporter also argued: “Adto unta ka nakig-contest sa ballroom, dili sa sports center.” The argumentation ended when someone explained that dancing is now considered a sport.

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