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Ernest Arceo, David De Layola, Ryan Dimayuga, and Drew Magbag of the University of the Philippines Integrated School Varsity Swimming Team (UPIS VST) joined the Philippine Team in the recently concluded 29th Summer Universiade last August 19-31, 2017 in Taipei, Taiwan.
The Summer Universiade also known as the World University Games is an international sporting competition held in different countries biennially. The Philippine Swimming League held an open try-outs for swimmers and the 4 senior members of the UPISVST were chosen.
“Nakita ko na malayo pa yung level ng Philippine swimming compared sa ibang bansa like Italy,” De Layola said when asked about his thoughts after the competition. “Malayo pa ako sa peak ko,” he added.
Palarong Pambansa standout Magbag performed well in the 50m and 100m Breastroke and 4x100 medley relay but did not earn a podium finish.
Arceo and Dimayuga also tried to snatch a medal in their 4x100 Freestyle Relay Event but were overpowered by their European counterparts as Dimayuga and De Layola also fell short in the 100m Backstroke and 4x200 Freestyle Relay Event, respectively.
“Syempre blessed kasi napili for international competition. Once in a lifetime to para sa [amin] na marepresent ang Philippines,” Arceo shared when asked about his experience. “Sana next time magkaroon ulit ng opportunity,” he concluded. // by Bryan Lina, Carlos Laderas
Sports: UPIS VST veterans experience international stage
Ernest Arceo, David De Layola, Ryan Dimayuga, and Drew Magbag of the University of the Philippines Integrated School Varsity Swimming Team (UPIS VST) joined the Philippine Team in the recently concluded 29th Summer Universiade last August 19-31, 2017 in Taipei, Taiwan.
The Summer Universiade also known as the World University Games is an international sporting competition held in different countries biennially. The Philippine Swimming League held an open try-outs for swimmers and the 4 senior members of the UPISVST were chosen.
“Nakita ko na malayo pa yung level ng Philippine swimming compared sa ibang bansa like Italy,” De Layola said when asked about his thoughts after the competition. “Malayo pa ako sa peak ko,” he added.
Palarong Pambansa standout Magbag performed well in the 50m and 100m Breastroke and 4x100 medley relay but did not earn a podium finish.
Arceo and Dimayuga also tried to snatch a medal in their 4x100 Freestyle Relay Event but were overpowered by their European counterparts as Dimayuga and De Layola also fell short in the 100m Backstroke and 4x200 Freestyle Relay Event, respectively.
“Syempre blessed kasi napili for international competition. Once in a lifetime to para sa [amin] na marepresent ang Philippines,” Arceo shared when asked about his experience. “Sana next time magkaroon ulit ng opportunity,” he concluded. // by Bryan Lina, Carlos Laderas
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| FORTIFIED. UPIS swimmers who are part of the Philippine team brace themselves before their events in Universaide 2017 at the National Taiwan Sports University Arena. Photo Credit: Drew Magbag |
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