But as author Joyce Meyer says, “patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.” There are days when you are unmotivated and unlucky. Be patient: There will be good days and bad days.Focus on the basics: Choose the right bowling ball weight – not too light, not too heavy.Eyes on the target, may it be on the arrows or on the dots. Practice, practice, and practice: Consistency and repetitive shots are crucial in this sport, which makes it challengingly fun.You only live once,” she says.įor aspiring bowlers, Alexis shares these tips: Being an athlete is never going to be easy but being open and accepting of challenges makes life more exciting. “I focus on the process, whether it involves work or health.
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“This sport taught me how to ignore the noises which you cannot control-as long as you do your best, no matter what the outcome is,” she says.Įven amid life’s challenges, Alexis remains optimistic about what’s ahead. The sport allowed her to continue to do her best in BPI. But there are days when I do overtime or work in advance, especially when it’s crucial for the bank.”
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“I can balance my professional life as a banker and as an athlete by finishing my work tasks on time, so I can also be in training on time. ” Fast forward, Alexis is now training for the SEA Games.Īlexis perfectly knew how her banking and bowling life works hand in hand. But she knew that her father-the very person who inspired her to pursue her career in banking and bowling-would have wanted her to continue what she started. We were complete for at least two months.” So somehow, at least I was able to spend time with them. “I decided to be with my family because I’ve lost a lot of time with them talaga. In August 2021, almost two months after she decided to move back to Cebu, Alexis lost her grandmother and father to COVID-19. She felt alone and exhausted, having to deal with the fear and uncertainty, while worrying about the safety of her family in Cebu. The stress brought about by the lockdowns in Manila last year took a toll on her mental health. If you don’t get to bowl for a week, it feels like you’re back to square one,” she explains. It requires consistency and repetitive shots. “It was really hard for me, especially when the pandemic started, because bowling is also a muscle memory type of sport. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, however, changed the game, both in the bowling lane and in life. Sustaining and being good at the sport needs constant practice. But for Alexis, bowling has become a huge part of her life. I was so happy!,” she shares.įor many of us, our interest in sports is a way to take a break or recharge. “Sa four days ng qualifying tournament, all the way number one ako. Having achieved podium finish after grabbing the bronze medals in the 2015, 2017, and 2019 SEA Games, she returns to the bowling alley this year for the upcoming tournament to be held in May 2022 in Vietnam. She trains hard to maintain her position as one of the Philippines’ top female bowlers. It meant a lot because my father was there watching and cheering me on.”Ī three-time SEA Games Bronze medalist, Alexis has been busy these days, juggling her career and sports life. This, she says, was one of the most memorable moments in her sporting career. Her hard work paid off when she secured her first bronze medal finish at the 2015 SEAG. Sabi ko, hindi ko na lang papansinin ang score ko, basta execute lang hanggang umabot sa masters.”. At that time, I was not mentally prepared, kasi may pressure at hindi ako marunong mag-control ng emotion ko. “Sobrang kinabahan ako kasi ’pag SEA Games, ibang level na. For the first time, she successfully advanced to the Masters round. Six years later, she made it to the national team pool for the 2011 SEA Games (SEAG). At 12, she joined her first tournament in 2004 in Hong Kong. With her consistency, perseverance, and go-getter attitude, she received a sponsorship for an international youth competition, Prima Pasta. There was satisfaction when you see all the pins get hit in one shot,” she recalls.Īlexis’ passion for bowling leveled up when she started joining competitions. “My interest in bowling started when I began accompanying my brother to the bowling center every Sunday years ago. The 29-year-old Cebuana relished her childhood memories when she would watch her brother train. Her grandfather, dad, and brother bowled, too. While some explored more popular sports such as volleyball, tennis, or even basketball, Alexis found love in bowling, which seems to run in the family. When life doesn’t go as planned, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Unibanker Marie Alexis Sy remains focused on hitting her targets, as if knocking bowling pins to achieve a perfect game of 12 consecutive strikes.
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