PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines – Basking in the afterglow of the country's overall triumph in the just-concluded ICF Dragon Boat World Championships, Philippine Canoe Kayak Federation president Leonora Escollante has a grand plan on how the PH paddlers can further excel in international play.
PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines – Basking in the afterglow of the country's overall triumph in the just-concluded ICF Dragon Boat World Championships, Philippine Canoe Kayak Federation president Leonora Escollante has a grand plan on how the PH paddlers can further excel in international play. 'While I am proud of what we achieved at the worlds, I believe that there is still some room for improvement. May kulang pa.
' Her sentiments were echoed by national coach Duchess Co and national team skipper OJ Fuentes after the four-day competition supported by the Philippine Sports Commission, Tingog party-list, the Puerto Princesa City government led by Mayor Lucilo Bayron and Lacoste watches. 'We practically have the same stroke and technique as our foreign rivals. We lack power lang talaga. Nutrition is very important and yun malaking bagay na kulang sa atin,' Co said.
Gains At ICF World Dragon Boat Meet Must Be Maintained —Escollante
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