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WORLD Aquatics President Capt. Husain Al-Musallam (third from left) and Asian Aquatics Vice President Daichi Suzuki (second from Left) pose for prosperity with Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI) Executive Board (far left) Executive Director Chito Rivera, President Miko Vargas, Technical Management head Richard Luna, Secretary-General Batangas 1st District Congressman Eric Buhain and Executive Assistant Anthony Reyes. The WA delegates arrived in the country on Wednesday in a show of support for the new leadership in Philippine swimming and to witness the country’s hosting of the 11th Asian Age Group Championship which culminates Friday at the New Clark City Aquatics Center in Capas, Tarlac.
The WA officials gave high marks and congratulated the PAI leadership for a job well done in hosting the 11th Asian Age Group Championships — the first Asian-level competition being held in the country since 1978.
The Philippine Team led by Jamesray Ajido’s remarkable new meet record in the 100-m butterfly (55.98) finished 11th out of 30 participating countries. The 14-year-old Ajido also won a silver in the 50-m butterfly (25.50) and bronze in the 50-m freestyle (24.34). World Junior Championships campaigners Heather White and Jasmine Mojdeh added a bronze each in girls 15-17 class 100m butterfly (1:03.09) and 15-17 class 200m butterfly (2:21.87), respectively.
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