• November 23, 2024

Jamie Lim honored to represent her late father Samboy

Jamie Lim and Atty. Darlene Berberabe receives the Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of late Samboy Lim. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Karate champion Jamie Lim relished the opportunity to represent her late father Samboy Lim as a lifetime achievement awardee, while receiving her own trophy at the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards Night on…

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To the skies, where he once walked: PBA great Samboy Lim; 61

Samboy Lim One of the greatest players to ever take off on the basketball court passed on Saturday night. Avelino “Samboy” Lim, the man they called “Skywalker,” was 61. He left behind a basketball legacy very few could match, one peppered with highlight reels. “He will surely be missed by the basketball fans who loved…

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PBA, NCAA mourn death of ‘true basketball legend’ Samboy Lim

Photo from Samboy Lim’s Facebook MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Basketball Association mourned the passing of one of its legends in Avelino “Samboy” Lim, who passed away at the age of 61 on Friday night. “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones, and friends of…

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Samboy Lim passes away at 61

Photo from Samboy Lim’s Facebook MANILA, Philippines—Avelino “Samboy” Lim, the Philippine Basketball Association legend, has passed away. He was 61. Lim’s family announced his death on his official Facebook page on Saturday. “Our hearts are broken… Today, December 23, 2023, our dearly beloved Samboy passed away peacefully,” the post read. “During his final moments at…

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