Local bets battle elite in Subic NTT ASTC

MANILA, Philippines - Members of the Philippine triathlon team, led by 2015 Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) gold medalists Nikko Huelgas and Claire Adorna, brace for a tough challenge against a crack international field in the NTT ASTC Subic Bay International Triathlon set April 29-30 at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

Their teammates John Chicano, Mark Hosana, Edward Macalalad, 2015 SEAG silver medalist Kim Mangrobang and Kim Kilgroe will be facing off with several entries from Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Australia, Slovakia, Macau, Singapore, Korea, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei and Malaysia in the 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run Elite contests supported by the SBMA, Phl Sports Commission, Phl Olympic Committee, Finis, Century Tuna, The Philippine STAR, Gatorade, Standard Insurance, The Lighthouse Marina Resort and ACEA Subic Bay.

Meanwhile, the Junior (16-19) and Youth Olympic Games (YOG) events on April 29 backed by Subictel, Foton, PTT, Moonbay Marina The Villas and Asian Center for Insulation, Subic Bay Traveler’s Hotel (official hotel), Subic Holiday Villas, Subic International Hotel and media partners Raceday Triathlon, SBR.ph, Trilife Magazine and AsiaTRI.com are also tipped to draw the region’s top youth triathletes.

The locals will be led by Julius Constantino, Andrew Remolino, Vicky Deldio and Una Sibayan and YOG squad Wacky Baniqued, Joshua Ramos, Inaki Lorbes, Nicole Eijansantos, Karen Manayon and Lauren Plaza.