The Philippines is eyeing to once again bag the overall championship in the International Canoe Federation Dragon Boat World Championship later this year, Philippine Canoe-Kayak and Dragon Boat Federation president Leonora Escollante said, with the country hosting the event.
Philippine Canoe-Kayak Dragonboat Federation President Leonora ‘Len’ Escollante gives essential details about the country's hosting of the World Championship as Sepak Takraw Federation Coach Ronsited Gabayeron and athletes Ken Interno and Mark Kian Jake Fuentez looks on.MANILA, Philippines –
"Because we did not participate in the 2022 edition, we now have a chance to surpass the gold medal haul in 2018 and hopefully win the overall championships," she said.Six years ago, it brought home the top awards in the 10-seater and 20- seater senior mixed 500 meter, the 10-seater and 20-seater senior mixed 200 meter and the 10-seater senior men 200 meter races.
"As an appetizer and also to drumbeat the world tournament, we will first hold Club competitions two weeks before the meet, so we invite all club teams to join. This is also part of our talent search program," she added.The Philippines will also compete in the China Open Championship in Shanghai and the International Open meet in Russia in June.
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