Christian Sy taking a selfie with the remainder of the Bugsay-Mindanao Dragon Boat Workforce. | Contributed photograph
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three Cebuano paddlers are taking advantage of a novel and thrilling expertise by competing in a one-of-a-kind ice dragon boat race in Mongolia.
Christian Ian Sy, Rene Joseph Balbuena, and Robert Conrad Camu, representing Bugsay-Mindanao, are a part of this Philippine-based membership collaborating within the prestigious Xilingol Ice Dragon Boat Championships in Internal Mongolia, China.
What units this dragon boat race aside is the icy terrain—groups paddle atop a large ice floor, a problem that not solely exams ability but in addition affords a rare and unforgettable expertise.
The Philippine workforce made waves by not simply collaborating however fiercely competing in opposition to seasoned ice dragon boat racers, braving freezing temperatures that plunged to -16°C.
Below the management of former nationwide workforce member Judith Hakim and head coach Nathaniel Santos, the workforce secured second place within the Minor Finals of the 5-man 100-meter class, ending behind Singapore. Utilizing specifically designed steel paddles to chop via the ice, the workforce displayed resilience and adaptableness on this unconventional competitors.
Along with their podium end, the workforce earned two fourth-place finishes within the Workforce 1 and Workforce 2 classes, trailing powerhouse groups from China and Taiwan, respectively. Additionally they competed within the 200-meter occasion, which featured 19 collaborating international locations.
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“This innovation extends the dragon boat sport, retaining its abilities and competitiveness whereas overcoming conventional seasonal limitations,” defined Sy, who additionally serves as the pinnacle coach of the Cebu Pink Paddlers Dragon Boat Workforce.
The Philippine workforce included paddlers from not simply Cebu but in addition Dumaguete, Cagayan de Oro, and Manila. Their participation marked a historic second as they turned the primary Philippine membership crew to compete in an ice dragon boat competitors. /clorenciana
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