Swimming body targets participation in 15 international meets

MANILA, Philippines -- To provide adequate knowledge and continue to develop the talents of young swimmers from different swimming clubs of the Swim League Philippines (SLP), the SLP launched a significant program featuring the participation in 15 invitational tournaments abroad this year.

According to SLP president Fred Galang, a total of 75 swimming tournaments are lined up in Manila and provinces across the country as the association's contribution to the program promoted by the Philippine Aquatics Inc. (PAI) – the country’s sole National Swimming Association sanctioned by World Aquatics --  in an effort to increase the level of competitiveness and quality at the grassroots level and select elite athletes to be included in the Philippine Team for future competition abroad.

"We're proud to say that right now, several of SLP swimmers managed to compete in the PAI selection meet and qualified to the National Team for the coming Asian Age Group championships this February. We will continue to fulfill our duty to contribute to our National Association (PAI)," said Ancheta.

Aside from the 75 competitions, SLP also conducts coaches seminars, officiating seminars, and the Drown Free Philippines Initiative.

"The program is also complete to host Open Water meet, Fin Swimming and other Aquatic Sports to be introduced to the community and expand the source of talent available for the National Team," he said.

On the competition abroad, Ancheta asserted that there are agreements signed by the SLP with swimming clubs and institutions abroad so that young athletes can participate and boost experience that will help improve their skills.

"Our battle cry is 'United We Swim'. And in pursuit of greater purpose and excellence, we will continue to collaborate and participate in the promotion of a meaningful program for the development of Philippine swimming," said Ancheta.