Mojdeh, Soguilon papagitna sa kampanya ng PSL sa Tokyo

TOKYO -- Sisimulan nina Micaela Jasmine Mojdeh at Kyla Soguilon ang kampanya ng Philippine Swimming League sa paglarga ngayong araw ng 2016 Buccaneer Invitational Swimming Championship sa St. Mary’s International School swimming pool dito.

Sasalang ang Immaculate Heart of Mary College-Pa­rañaque standout na si Mojdeh sa girls’ 9-10 200-meter Individual Medley, habang aariba naman ang Sun Yat Sen School-Kalibo tanker na si Soguilon sa girls’ 11-12 200m IM.

“We had a two-day brief training at the Tokyo Metro­politan Gymnasium in Setagaya district just to ensure that they are in good condition before the competition pro­per. A lot of good swimmers are expected to show up in the competition and we want them to be prepared both physically and mentally,” ani PSL president Susan Papa.

Magtatangka ring humirit ng gintong medalya sina Marc Bryan Dula ng Weisenheimer Academy (boys’ 9-10 100m breaststroke), Paul Christian King Cusing ng Diliman Preparatory School (boys’ 15-18 400m IM) at Rio Lorenzo Malapitan ng Divine Word College-Calapan (boys’ 11-12 50m butterfly).

Sasabak din sa opening day sina Lee Grant Cabral (boys’ 9-10 100m freestyle), Lowestein Julian Lazaro (boys’ 13-14 100m butterfly), Paula Carmela Cusing (girls’ 13-14 50m freestyle), Felice Alexis Reyes (girls’ 13-14 100m freestyle), Trump Christian Luistro (boys’ 8-under 25m freestyle), Angelo Macaraig (boys’ 11-12 100m breaststroke), Albert Sermonia (boys’ 11-12 200m IM) at Triza Haileyana Tabamo (girls’ 9-10 100m freestyle).

“We’re optimistic of our chances. Our swimmers are all set. They are ready to win medals for our country and we’re happy that at their young age, they already em­brace that kind of huge responsibilty of representing the country. We are hoping to win around eight to ten gold me­dals in this competition,” ani Papa.

Ang iba pang miyembro ng koponang sasalang ay sina Jylyiana Cassiopea Calibjo (girls’ 9-10 200m IM), Diane Fabicon (girls’ 15-18 100m freestyle), Tiffany San­chez (girls’ 9-10 100m freestyle), Shyne Villagomeza (girls’ 13-14 100m freestyle), Lucio Cuyong II (boys’ 13-14 200m breaststroke), Zachie Gallegos (boys’ 13-14 200m free­style), Jairus Laguindao (boys’ 13-14 100m butterfly), Edgar Danzel Roberto (boys’ 13-14 100m butterfly), Re­mogenes Sobretodo (boys’ 11-12 100m backstroke), Ar­been Miguel Thruelen (boys’ 11-12 50m butterfly) at John Rylle Villagomeza (boys’ 11-12 100m freestyle).

“We would like to thank Philippine Sports Commission Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez for all the support he extended to the Philippine Swimming League. Our young swimmers are extra motivated since the PSC is now recognizing their efforts in bringing honors to our country,” dagdag ni Papa.

Kasama rin sa delegasyon sina PSL secretary gene­ral at International Affairs Director Maria Susan Benasa at coa­ches Alex Papa, Jeffrey Medrano, Guia Llaguno at Ruben Thruelen.