PBA: Benched Ginebra import Sanchir Tungalag earns fans' sympathy

PBA fans felt sorry for Barangay Ginebra's Asian import Sanchir Tungalag who got benched for the whole game against Talk 'N Text on Sunday.

 

The Mongolian star debuted with eight points in 13 minutes in his debut against Alaska on Friday, but he only shot 1-of-6 attempts from the field and committed three turnovers.

 

His shaky performance could have been a factor for his lack playing time against the Tropang Texters, but Gin Kings' coach Frankie Lim refused to talk to reporters as he left the Araneta Coliseum to explain his decision.

 

Tungalag's interpreter Bold also declined to give an interview after the game, saying that the comments might be perceived in a negative light.

 

He said, however, that wingman is perfectly healthy and not suffering from any injuries.

 

Local basketball fans turned to twitter to express their sympathy for Tungalag, making "Sanchir" a trending topic after the game.

Sanchir Tungalag! ???? Kukuha-kuha ng asian import tapos di paglalaruin.

— Zhen Hua Ju ? (@monforteroselyn) May 10, 2015
 

hindi ako nanunuod ng PBA pero grabe yung ginawa naman kay Sanchir Tungalag! grabe! iba!

— dararara (@dyanaramaebb) May 10, 2015
 

Felt bad for Sanchir! :(

— Reygie Quirante (@REYGIEQQ) May 10, 2015
 

Kawawa naman si sanchir maayos naman siya e nung nakita ko sa practice nila hahaha

— Gwen Mercado (@gwenmercado) May 10, 2015
 

Pero kawawa padin si Sanchir eh, kinuhang import then bangko ????

— Migz (@MarianoMiggy) May 10, 2015
 

Imaginin mo binangko si Jayson Castro sa ibang bansa. Ano mararamdaman ng mga Pilipino? Ganon kasi yung case ni Sanchir eh. ????

— Believe! ♥ (@FireIsmyName) May 10, 2015
 

I feel so sorry for Sanchir. But cmon guys its basketball, coach pdn ang masusunod, kya nga dapat pagpinalaro ka ni coach,always do ur best.

— Ivan Bonifacio (@BoniOnFire) May 10, 2015
 

Wow.. even the Ginebra haters felt bad on Sanchir..

— Peejay Vital (@ripcity31) May 10, 2015
 

Di ako maka move-on kay Sanchir e ????

— Park Gubang (@AmboyBVB) May 10, 2015
 

Naaawa talaga ako kay Sanchir Tungalag, Super Star sa ibang bansa tas bangko lang sa mahinang team sa PBA? Buti sana kung kalakasan kayo -_-

— John Elson Calaro (@PusongHearthrob) May 10, 2015
 

Utang na loob at labas sana next game ng ginebra paglaruin na si Sanchir Tungalag sayang talent nyan hay naku badtrip na araw.

— Moshi0518 (@chelleymosh100) May 10, 2015
 

No playing time for Sanchir Tungalag........ give playing time for him

— Jahred Libres (@ItsMeJahredPH) May 10, 2015
 

Some fans who watched the game on television also noted how the Mongolian was isolated on the bench during timeouts towards the end of the game as the team huddled together.

naiinis parin ako sa ginawa ng Ginebra kay Sanchir nung 4th qtr time out mas masaklap pa to kaysa ung gnwa ni kevin love nung nasa MT pa sya

— Maek Jagger (@MaekGentry) May 10, 2015
 

Aw. Felt bad about Sanchir. Para siyang ininvite sa isang party pero walang pumansin ????

— Nei Balmaceda (@heymissnei) May 10, 2015
 

Yung mukhang kawawa si Sanchir kanina nung clinose up sa kanya. :( Kelan kaya makikita ung pagkashooter nya @SanchirT141

— Jareen Marquez (@JeyrenMarkez15) May 10, 2015
 

Naga-plano kayo ng next move tas di man lang sinali si sanchir ????

— ae (@AlamirEmblawa) May 10, 2015
 

Pag nakijita ko yung picture ni sanchir na siyang magisa lang parang ako nasasaktan sakaniya ???? @barangayginebra @Ginebrakings

— IG: JUANPATRICIO__ (@jpdaquiz) May 10, 2015
 

Di ako makamove-on sa itsura ni sanchir:(

— ArianneJoseSilvestre (@iamaryoung) May 10, 2015
 

Nalulungkot naman ako for Sanchir sa mga nakikitankong pics.. Gusto ko sya maging friend tuloy.

— E Soriano ? (@evalasting12) May 10, 2015
 

 — JDS/JST, GMA News