Asahan na ang pagdagsa ng mga matitikas na dragon boat players sa mundo sa paglarga ng International Canoe Federation Dragon Boat World Championship sa Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
Sina Philippine Canoe-Kayak Dragonboat Federation President Leonora ‘Len’ Escollante, Sepak Takraw Federation Coach Ronsited Gabayeron at player na sina Ken Interno, Mark Kian Jake Fuentez.
Tinatayang mahigit sa 3,000 mananagwan, coaches at opisyal mula sa 40 bansa ang dadayo sa Puerto Princesa para sa prestihiyosong torneo na nakatakda sa Oktubre 28 hanggang Nobyembre 4. “Bilang pampagana and also to drumbeat the world tournament, magsasagawa muna kami ng Club competitions two weeks before the meet kaya inaanyayahan namin ang mga club teams na sumali dito. This is also part of our talent search program,” sambit ni Escollante sa lingguhang sports forum na itinataguyod ng Philippine Sports Commission, Behrouz Persian Cuisine at Pocari Sweat.
Ikinalugod din ni Escollante ang suportang ipinara-ting ng Malacañang para sa ikatatagumpay ng torneo.
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