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SAN JOSE, Antique – What made University of Antique (UA) swimmers stand out in the 2017 Regional State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association Meet?
UA tankers won the overall championship in the annual tournament at the Binirayan Swimming Pool from Dec. 4 to 6.
“Our coaching strategy was: set the mind and train the body to follow,” said Katherine Santillan, one of the four coaches.
The Antiqueño swimmers bagged 25 gold, 16 silver and 15 bronze medals in 42 swimming events.
The team comprises Marven Jay Alojipan, Ronnel Christian Remetio, Caroline Anne Galedo, Roshell Gorero, Fernando Vista Jr., Loida Berbidel, Normie Joy Malutao, Allan Pagsuguiron, Mark Anthony Basilan, Ma. Fe Saturnino, Kenneth Labitoria, Glovilene Obdamen, Jhannah Risa Hacob, Kyle Joshua Sebastian, Reymar Caspe, Ranessa Molowa, Cherry Millamena, and Ephraim Lorenzo.
Another coach, Rose Mae Mena, said they “motivate them (swimmers) to practice daily, and provide them moral and financial support by looking for sponsors.”
The swimmers were also faced with various difficulties outside of the pool – lack of available transportation and delayed food, among others.
These instances, according to Mena, served as “triggering motivation” for the team to strive and become a champion.
Other coaches were Corazon Alcarde and Christpeter Omayana.
Central Philippine State University ranked second overall with 22 gold, 21 silver and four bronze medals while Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U) placed third with a 12-9-15 medal haul. (Jhay Luces/PN)
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