CEBU CITY, Philippines— 5 Cebuano stand-up paddleboard athletes made waves on the not too long ago concluded Route 97 Extremely Distance Race 2024 in Thailand.
Regardless of difficult climate situations, these paddlers put up a robust combat towards worldwide opponents. A complete of 212 paddlers from 21 nations participated within the occasion.
Arise paddlers braving the dangerous climate throughout the The Route 97 Extremely Distance Race 2024 in Thailand. | SUP Pilipinas
SUP Pilipinas athlete Arnie John Sasil clinched third place within the Inhuman Class, carefully behind Hungary’s Sunova Paddler Daniel Hasulyo, who completed first, and Thailand’s NSP paddler Martin Patumsuwon, who took second place.
Roberto Delima completed third within the Wonderful Males’s SUP Open Class.
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Whereas teammates Anthony Derecho secured fourth place, Thonejay Manugas took fifth place, and Cyrel Igot completed in seventh place within the Inhuman Class.
Coach Abdiaz Gedaro shared with CDN Digital how this expertise had boosted the staff’s confidence and drive to attain extra for SUP Pilipinas.
“It’s all the time an honor to compete for our nation, even underneath stress. We’ve been making ready for the worldwide stage with the sources we have now, and our athletes are in nice form. As Pinoys, we’re all in for this!” he stated.
With the plans to compete extra internationally, these additionally brings alongside challenges like elevating funds for coaching tools and rising help from the federal government and types. Nevertheless, SUP Pilipinas stays decided to attain their targets.
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A few of the 212 get up paddle boarders throughout the The Route 97 Extremely Distance Race 2024 in Thailand. | SUP Pilipinas
They intention to coach extra younger athletes, increase consciousness concerning the sport, and proceed pursuing their desires step-by-step.
“We need to preserve competing overseas to satisfy worldwide requirements and hopefully qualify for the SEA Video games. With everybody’s help, we will make it occur,” Gedaro added.
Regardless of dealing with torrential rains and the overflowing Kwai River, for 34 kilometers, paddler braved the dangerous climate with the steerage and security staff from the organizers, it was a profitable SUP occasion that may certainly encourage extra occasions and athletes sooner or later.
