press release – Author Carlo Carrasco

A Summer PAWradise Awaits in Las Piñas

April 13, 2026April 11, 2026carlocarrasco

A Summer PAWradise Awaits
Join us on April 25 at Villar Children’s Farm for fun activities, expert talks, and treats for you and your pup.

Las Piñas City, April 13, 2026 – Dog lovers and owners are in for a fun-filled event as fourth-year Multimedia Arts students from Southville International School and Colleges bring PAWradise: A Summer Dog Fair to Villar Children’s Farm on April 25, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

For ₱250, guests gain access to a lineup of activities, learning, and entertainment for both pets and their humans.

Pup-Ups will feature a variety of pet treats, supplies, and essentials from participating merchants.

One of the highlights of the program is Pup-Talk, featuring Dr. Geoff Carullo, current president of the Philippine College of Canine Practitioners. He will discuss proper nutrition for dogs during hot weather and how to prevent heat exhaustion. Coach Cheryl Salvador, Certified Family Dog Mediator and Accredited Dog Trainer with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and founder of The Dog Tango, will also share insights on proper leash behavior and socialization training.

The Pawshion Show is a summer-themed dress-up competition where participants dress up their dogs and walk together in coordinated matching outfits. The competition is limited to the first 15 registrants, with a ₱200 participation fee that already includes access to the whole event. Winners will take home prizes, including vouchers from event sponsors.

The Southville Society of Entrepreneurs (SSE) will also host a dog food donation drive, where guests may drop off kibble, canned food, or bowls. All donations will be turned over to the Brgy. Manuyo Dos Mini Pound.

The venue is pet-friendly with wide open spaces. A Pawrk is available, a dedicated obstacle area for play. Access requires a ₱100 fee, to be paid directly to the venue rather than the event organizers.

Closing the program is Pawformance, featuring a live set by The Saltshakers, performing during the final hours of the event.

Entry to Villar Children’s Farm is limited to four-wheeled vehicles, with ample parking available within the venue.

Updates about the event will also be shared by Southville Artists Anonymous.

PAWradise Registration:https://forms.gle/3HKt9QWFWh9tFH4i8

PAWshion Show Registration:https://forms.gle/a2SZUS76JrqwDsdVA

Note: Attendees are requested to carefully review the event guidelines and protocols provided in the registration link. For inquiries, contact pawradisesummerdogfair@gmail.com.

Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a fun afternoon with your dogs and fellow members of the pet-loving community.

Yee, Trupa rule National Age Group Duathlon Elite Sprint Category

April 13, 2026April 12, 2026carlocarrasco

FRANKLIN Yee and Mary Joy Trupa defended their respective titles in the elite sprint category of the National Age Group Duathlon held at Villar City in Las Piñas City yesterday.

The 23-year-old Yee, a native of Bogo City, Cebu dominated the race (5km run-20km bike-2.5km run) in 56:20, improving the 57:13 he registered last year.

John Patrick Ciron of Iriga City, Camarines Sur finished second in 56.43, also an improvement as he clocked 57:26 to secure the bronze medal last year. Maynard Pecson of Baguio City ranked third with a time of 58:56.

“I’m happy to win again,” said Yee, a 4th year business management student at the University of San Carlos.

Pecson, the second-best Filipino finisher at the Ironman 70.3 in Davao two weeks ago, did not expect to medal.

“There are many strong competitors, especially the young ones,” said the 27-year-old Pecson, a graduating tourism management student from St. Louis University.

*National Age Group Duathlon Elite Sprint Category champions Mary Joy Trupa and Franklin Yee pose in front of photographers. (photo credit – Triathlon Philippines)*

In the women’s division, 23-year-old Trupa bagged the gold medal in 1:06:51.

Lady Samantha Jhunace Corpuz (1:10:12) and Dhana Victoria Seda-Lomboy (1:11:57) placed second and third, respectively.

“I’m glad that I won, the goal is to keep on improving,” said Trupa, who graduated from the Tarlac Agricultural University in Camiling with a agri-business degree last January.

“I can now focus on my training and competitions,” said Trupa, who together with Yee and Pecson, will join the T100 Singapore event on April 25-26.

Meanwhile, Hermogenes Branzuela (57:46) ranked first in the men’s junior elite division of the tournament supported by Villar City, Gatorade, Milo, C-Vitt and Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).

Eric Hechanova (1:01:35) was second followed by Anxader Gomez (1:03:06).

Anisha Eunice Caluya (1:09:54), Candace Marie Socito (1:15:58) and Scottie Lee Awitan (1:20:20) were the podium finishers in the women’s junior elite division of the tournament, which is part of Triathlon Philippines’ grassroots and talent identification program.

For more triathlon and multisport updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/TriPhil.

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Note: This post was sourced from the official press release of the event from Triathlon Philippines.

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33rd Subic Bay International Triathlon (SuBIT) All Set For May 2 And 3

April 7, 2026April 6, 2026carlocarrasco

Subic Bay International Triathlon (SuBIT)—Southeast Asia’s oldest and longest running standard distance race—rolls on to its 33rd year at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone May 2 and 3.

This edition gains added significance as on top of being billed as 2026 NTT Asia Triathlon Cup it debuts as Asia Triathlon Junior Cup Subic Bay.

Considered one of Asia’s 10 best races, SuBIT has continued to demonstrate the strong partnership between Triathlon Philippines presided by Tom Carrasco, Asia Triathlon Senior Vice President, and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) under Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose Aliño.

Philippine Sports Commission, NTT, Gatorade (official hydration partner), Western Guaranty Corporation, C-Vitt and Subic Bay Travelers Hotel (official race hotel) back up SuBIT.

More than a hundred elite athletes coming from at least 20 countries are expected to not only vie for honors but also scramble for World Triathlon and Asia Triathlon ranking points.

Japan, last year through Takuto Oshima (1:50:25) and Manami Hayashi (2:04:58) regained it’s dominance it last held in 2002 with Dayshaun Ramos (1:54:03, 14th) and Raven Alcoseba 2:14:16, 11th) emerging as top Filipinos.

We can say that registration is ongoing at https://register.raceya.fit/event/subit2026

Last year’s Technical Delegate Darnis Mahmud from Malaysia returns to lead the officiating team once again.

The usual fare of fast, action-packed racing across all levels: draft-legal sprint races for Elite and Junior Elite athletes, alongside Super Trikids (STK), Youth Super Sprint, and Sprint and Standard are on offer.

Elite & Junior Elite Races (AM); STK, Youth & Age Group Briefing (PM) are slated May 2 followed by STK, Youth & Age Group race day. Athletes and Coaches briefing on May 1 usher the races.

For more triathlon and multisport updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/TriPhil.

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Note: This post was sourced from the official press release of the event from Triathlon Philippines.

Reig and Salazar Top Sprint Elite in 2025 National Aquathlon Championships

September 30, 2025September 29, 2025carlocarrasco

This past weekend, Philippine team members Irienold Reig, Jr., and Katrina Almuete Salazar won the Sprint Elite titles of the 2025 National Aquathlon Championships in Quezon City. The official race results have been released online by Triathlon Philippines (click here).

To put things in perspective, posted below is the sports press release of Triathlon Philippines. Some parts in boldface…

Irienold Reig hugged the limelight in the National Aquathlon Championships 2025 after dominating the sprint men’s elite division Sunday at the Amoranto Sports Center in Quezon City.

The Quezon City resident clocked 17 minutes and 11 seconds.

Juan Miguel Tayag of Angeles City, Pampanga bagged the silver medal with a time of 17:20 while Daniel Cadavos of Bukidnon settled for the bronze medal in 17:41.

“The goal is to win and I’m glad that I accomplished it today,” said Reig, who placed third behind Joshua Alexander Ramos and Iñaki Emil Lorbes in the Standard Elite category of the National Age Group Aquathlon at the Ayala-Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite last March.

Reig (7:20) was behind Tayag (7:17) in the swim stage, but came back strong in the running stage with a time of 9:18 against Tayag’s 9:30.

“I’ll keep on training and hope to win more titles,” said Reig, runner-up to Matthew Hermosa in the Sun Life 5150 Bohol triathlon last July.

Katrina Almuete Salazar, a fourth year dentistry student from University of the East, topped the women’s Elite division in 19 minutes and 23 seconds.

“I’m happy with my performance, this is a training race just to chck my condition,” said Salazar, who competed in the Asian Triathlon Cup in Gamagori, Japan last week.

In the junior category, Darell Johnson Bada was crowned champion in the men’s division after crossing the finish line with a time 0f 16 minutes and 51 second. Giro Don Rafael Gito (17:13) was second followed by John Micheal Lalimos (17:16).

The women’s title went to Anisha Eunice Caluya, who clocked 18:53. Dhana Victoria Seda-Lomboy (19:57) took the silver medal while Qaantreulle Light Wangkay (21:22) bagged the bronze medal.

Quezon City Vice Mayor Gian Sotto awarded the medals to the podium finishers.

“Thank you for the Triathlon Philippines for giving us the opportunity, thank you for partnering with us in the government to make everything possible,” said Sotto, who was accompanied by Amoranto Sports Complex head Martin Julian Vicente Manese.

For more local triathlon and multisport updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/TriPhil.

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2025 National Age Group Aquathlon and National Age Group Duathlon highlights at Vermosa Sports Hub

March 3, 2025March 2, 2025carlocarrasco

Welcome back, multisports athletes and sports enthusiasts! The highlights of the 2025 National Age Group Aquathlon and 2025 National Age Group Duathlon held this past weekend at the Vermosa Sports Hub are revealed below.

*Official image of the two events hosted by Vermosa Sports Hub. (photo source – TriPhil)*

Alaina Bouffaut displayed her best form to dominate the girls Under-15 category in the National Age Group Aquathlon and Duathlon at the Ayala-Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite.

The 12-year-old Filipino-French finished the 400m swim-2.5km run aquathlon competition in 18 minutes and 17 seconds to beat Christy Ann Perez (18:35) and Naomi Rozeboom (18:45) last Saturday.

On Sunday, she claimed victory in duathlon (3km run-10km bike-1.5km run) with a time of 41:48, prevailing over Kaia Christiana Gica (42:32) and Naomi Rozeboom (42:44).

“I feel good,” said Bouffaut, whose mother is from Cagayan Valley.

“It’s nice to win, this is my first time competing in the U15 category,” added the Grade 7 student who dominated the 11-12 category for two years.

Bouffaut’s schoolmate, Johan Joey Marcelo won the gold medal in duathlon with a time of 35:30.

“I felt that I’m going to get a podium, but not the gold,” said the 14-year-old Marcelo, a member of Sante Barley Nextstep Tri Team.

“I was not feeling well since Wednesday, I just took a rest. I’m happy that I won,” added Marcelo, who bagged a silver medal in the Ironkids Subic and a bronze in Ironkids Duathlon in Davao last year.

Meanwhile, Ruan Azriel Santos and Jan Christel Culanag also pocketed two gold medals in the 6 and under category of the tournament which is part of Triathlon Philippines’ grassroots and talent identification program.

Santos (4:31) beat Ivo Gadiel Kanlas (4:49) in aquathlon (50m swim-200m run). He clocked 14:01 in duathlon (400m run-1km bike-200m run).

Culanag (4:49) beat Rafaela Tifany Marie Culala (12:12) in aquathlon and clocked 14:01 to win the gold medal in duathlon over Lucia Ysabel Sarmenta (20:02) in the girls division.

Other Super Tri Kids duathlon winners were Thomas Miguel Edangal and Naomi Dimayuga in the 11-12 category (2km-8km-1km); Enrique Jose Dela Rosa and Pia Gienne Meiko Gito in the 9-10 category (1km-6km-500m); and Zavier Caeden Prequenza and Stacey Ailia Aisha Escala in the 7-8 category (800m-2km-400m).

Other champions in aquathlon were Pele Matteo Latonio and Elise Salas in the 11-12 category (300m-1.5km); Jairus Achilles Bongotan and Athena Masadao in the 9-10 category (200m-1km); and Eli Julian Dela Cruz and Stacey Ailia Aisha Escala in the 7-8 category (100m-500m).

In the sprint elite category in duathlon (5km-20km-2.5km), Franklin Yee and Merry Joy Trupa ruled their respective divisions.

Yee won the gold medal in 57:13 over Irienold Reig Jr. (57:16) and Patrick Ciron (57:26) in the men’s division.

Trupa clocked 1:05:41 to beat Katrina Salazar (1:05:56) and Rachel Sarah Wei Ying (1:06:57) in the women’s division.

The National Age Group Aquathlon and Duathlon tournaments were supported by the Philippine Sports Commission, Milo, Asian Centre for Insulation, Gatorade, Fitbar and RaceYa.

For local triathlon updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/TriPhil.

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Note: The above contest was sourced from the official press release of Triathlon Philippines (TriPhil) covering the highlights of the 2-day National Age Group Aquathlon and National Age Group Duathlon hosted by Vermosa Sports Hub on March 1 and 2, 2025. Some parts were edited for this website.

2025 National Age Group Triathlon Subic Bay Freeport race all set this weekend

January 23, 2025January 22, 2025carlocarrasco

It’s all systems for the 2025 National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT) opening race which will be held this weekend at the Subic Boardwalk inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

Day 1 (January 25, Saturday) of the swim-bike-run event organized by the Triathlon Philipines headed by Tom Carrasco features the Super Tri Kids boys and girls (6 and under, 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12) and the U15 (Youth) men and women (13-15 years old) categories.

In Day 2 (January 26, Sunday) are the Elite/Junior men and women; Para Triathlon men; Sprint Age Group men and women (16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59) and 60 and over for men only; Sprint Age Group men and women (18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49); 50 and over (women); 50-54, 55-59 and 60 and over (men); and Standard Team Relay (men, women and mixed) categories.

The race distances are Sprint Elite, Junior Elite, Para, and Age Group (750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run); Youth 13-15 (500m swim, 10km bike and 2km run); and Standard Age Group/Team Relay (1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run).

In the Super Tri Kids division, the race distances are 50m swim-1km bike-400m run (6 years and under); 100m swim-2km bike-800m run (7-8 years old); 200m swim-6km bike-1km run (9-10 years old); and 400m swim-8km bike-2km run (11-12 years old).

The NAGT is sponsored by the Philippine Sports Commission, Milo, Standard Insurance, LeGarde, Gatorade, Asia Centre for Insulation Philippines, Inc. and Fitbar.

Event partners are Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, RaceYa, Stat Med and MTiming.

For local triathlon updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/TriPhil.

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Note: The above content was sourced from a press release issued by TriPhil. Some parts were edited for this website.

Japan wins NTT Asia Triathlon ParaTriathlon Asian Championships 2024 gold medals at Subic Bay

June 4, 2024carlocarrasco

Japan won several gold medals across different contests during the NTT Asia Triathlon ParaTriathlon Asian Championships 2024 at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone this past weekend.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the official release of Triathlon Philippines. Some parts in boldface…

Japan bagged six gold medals in the 2024 NTT Asia Triathlon Para Championships at the Waterfront and Boardwalk inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone on June 2.

Tsutomo Nagata ruled the men’s PTS5 category in 1:08:31, while compatriots Takumi Nagata (1:13:25) and Tetsuki Kaji (1:14:59) settled for second and third places, respectively.

Satoru Yoneoka claimed victory in the men’s PTVI, clocking 1:03:53 to beat compatriots Yosuke Yamada (1:04:49) and Junpei Hoshi (1:05:29).

In the women’s PTS2 category, Yukako Hata (1:24:46) defeated fellow Japanese Asumi Yasuda (1:33:58) for the gold medal.

The other gold medalists were Kimura Jumpei (men’s PTWC), Mami Tani (women’s PTS4) and Riyo Kogama (women’s PTS5).

Meanwhile, four-time Paralympian Jiachao Wang of China ruled the men’s PTS4 category in 1:06:39.

Japanese Keiya Kaneko (1:12:30) placed second followed by Filipino Alex Silverio (1:15:55) in the 750m swim (one lap), 20km bike (2 laps) and 5km run (2 laps) competition organized by Triathlon Philippines (TriPhil) in partnership with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and sanctioned by the Asia Triathlon and World Triathlon.

The 32-year-old Wang from Kunming, Yunnan province finished the race trouble-free. His left arm was amputated after an accident when he was five.

“I’m happy to win. This is my first time to compete here, the weather is hot and humid,” said Wang, who won medals in the pool in three Paralympic Games before shifting to triathlon nine years ago.

After making his debut in Athens (2004), he scooped one silver (200m individual medley) and one bronze (400m freestyle) medals in Beijing (2008).

Wang captured the gold medal in the men’s 4x100m medley relay and got two silvers (4x100m individual medley and 4x100m freestyle relay) at the 2012 London Paralympics.

Wang, who placed fourth at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, has completed the World Triathlon Level 2 coach certification course in South Korea last May 23.

Despite his bronze medal performance, Silverio was satisfied.

“I did not expect a podium finish because there are many good athletes in my category,” said the 34-year-old native of Compostela town in Cebu. He continued to train right after winning the gold medal at the Subic Bay International Triathlon last month.

“I am so happy that I was able to get a medal now,” said Silverio, who also joined the 2018 edition of the Asia Triathlon Para Championships in Legazpi City, Albay.

Silverio, a gold medalist at the National Age Group Triathlon last February, is a member of the Talisay Luigi Triathlon Group (TLTG) Go For Gold Philippines team.

In the men’s PTS2 category, Filipino Edison Badilla (1:35:36) defeated compatriot Jake Lacaba (1:41:18).

South Korea’s Kim Hwang Tae (1:27:13) beat Filipino Raul Angoluan (1:31:31) in the men’s PTS3), while Kyrgysztan’s Aitunuk Zhoomart Kyzy (1:21:38) prevailed over compatriot Gulnaz Zhuzbaeva (1:23:25) in the women’s PTVI category of the event sponsored by Philippine Sports Commission, Pinay in Action, Asian Center for Insulation, Gatorade (official hydration), Standard Insurance and Western Guaranty Inc., and partners Subic Bay Travelers Hotel, CM Timing of Jay Cheng and Stat Med ambulance service.

For Philippine triathlon updates, click https://www.facebook.com/TriPhil

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Ramos and Perez win Super Sprint titles of the 2024 National Age Group Triathlon Subic Bay Freeport race

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024carlocarrasco

This past Saturday, triathletes Euan Arrow Ramos and Christy Ann Perez won the Super Sprint category of the National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT) tournament which was held at the Boardwalk in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

Ramos from Baguio Benguet Triathlon Team finished the 500 meter swim – 10 kilometer bike – 2 kilometer run race in 33 minutes and 24 seconds in the boys’ 13-15 years old division. Peter Sancho Del Rosario (Getcoach’d Academy) finished 2^nd place in 35:19 followed by teammate Diego Jose Dimayuga (35:37).

Christy Ann Perez, a member of Go For Gold TLTG Cebu, registered the best time of 38:06 in the girls division, while teammate Yvaine Osias checked in third (39:00). Maria Zabelle Eugenio (Baguio Benguet Triathlon Team) ranked second (38:43).

Meanwhile, Hans Nathan Samputon (Ormoc Aquatic Edge) bagged the gold medal in the Super Kids boys 11-12 years old (400m swim, 8km bike and 2km run) category with a time of 34:28. Earl Pearson Jr. (Go For Gold TLTG Cebu) took the silver medal in 35.05 while Bricen Lukas Platz (Get Coach’D Academy clocked 38:26 to settle for the bronze medal.

In the girls division, the Top 3 finishers were Lauren Lee Tan of Ormoc Aquatic Edge (34:27), Henia Ethana Go of Gold TLTG Cebu (35:51) and Ava Victoria Banal of Baguio Benget Triathlon (38:48).

The Top 3 finishers in the boys division of the 9-10 years old (200m swim, 6km bike and 1km run) category, were Chris Donovan Lacuna (25:40), Matteo Carino (27:17) and Jon David Julian (27:19), while Pia Gito (28:13) got the gold and Juriel Brooke Julian (31:24) the silver in the girls division.

In the 7-8 years old (100m swim, 2km bike and 800m run), the winners in Ray Vincent Marchan (17:41) and Zavier Prequenza (21:35) in the boys division and Stacey Ailia Aisha (29:13) in the girls division.

Suchen Mooney (13:21) pocketed the gold and Dylan Shyam Bayarong (21:00) secured the silver medal in the boys 6 and under (50m swim, 1km bike and 400m run) category.

The NAGT, organized by Triathlon Philippines headed by Ramon Marchan in cooperation with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), was supported by the Philippine Sports Commission, Asian Centre for Insulation, Standard Insurance and Gatorade, the official drink.

For race results and images of the race, visit https://www.facebook.com/TriPhil

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Note: The above press release and details were sourced from Triathlon Philippines Some parts were edited for this website.

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Aussies dethrone Japanese in 30th Subic Bay International Triathlon (SuBIT)

April 24, 2023April 23, 2023carlocarrasco

Australia’s seasoned triathletes finished 1-2 in the men’s elite division and 1-3 in the women’s elite race to enthrone themselves as the new power at the Subic Bay International Triathlon (SuBIT) featuring the sprint distance in celebration of its 30th year yesterday at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

Last year’s 3rd placer and 6th seed Oscar Dart (world ranking -112) outkicked (wr- 300) and 22nd seed Joshua Ferris, 2022 Asia Triathlon Cup Ipoh champion, after running breast -to-breast almost the whole 5 kilometers.

Dart and Ferris were even when they completed the 750-meter swim and 20-kilometer bike with Dart posting aggregate time of 52 minutes and 05 seconds for the race, seven seconds ahead of Ferris.

Reigning NTT Asia Triathlon Cup Subic Bay titleholder Ren Sato (wr-35) of Japan exchanged places with Dart. This time Sato could only cross the finish line 18 seconds behind Dart whom he beat by 37 seconds in the standard distance.

Strong finishing kick also carried Aussie Charlotte McShane (wr-91/2nd seed) to the top of the podium, towing China’s Yifan Yang (wr- 167/14th seed) and her teammate Ellie Hoitink (118/9th seed).

McShane clocked 58:43 with Yang and Hoitink checking in at 58:54 and 58:58, respectively, in the first and oldest sporting event (both local and international levels) sponsored by Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), Standard Insurance, Hoka, Fitbar, Asian Center for Insulation Philippines, Inc., and TYR.

Rounding out the elite male top 5 positions in the event, organized by Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), were last year’s 5th placer Japan’s Genta Uchida (4th, 52:38) and Jumpei Furuya (5th, 52:38).

Chinese duo, Meiyi Lu (4th, 59:07) and Anqi Huang (5th, 59:20) completed the top 5 in the elite female category.

2021 Southeast Asian gold medalist Fernando Jose Casares landed in 25th position in the 66-strong fleld with a time of 54:46. Three-time SEA Games gold medalist Kim Mangrobang timed 1:01:07, good for 24th place out of 48 entries.

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The above information was sourced from an official press release issued by the Triathlon Association of the Philippines. Some parts were modified for this website.

Japanese bets eye 2023 Subic Bay International Triathlon (SuBIT) dominance anew

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023carlocarrasco

Japan’s Ren Sato defends his title in the elite male division and Sarika Nakayama takes a stab at the women’s crown vacated by their compatriot on the final day of the celebration of the 30^th year of the Subic Bay International Triathlon (SuBIT) this Sunday.

Top world ranked (No. 35) in the field of 66 men, Sato is backstopped by 82^nd ranked Jumpei Furuya and 87^th Genta Uichida, last year’s 5^th placer, in his bid for back-to-back championship at the longest running Olympic distance triathlon in Asia and the first and oldest sporting event at the Subic Bay Freeport.

Last year’s 3^rd and 6^th placers Aussie Oscar Dart (WR- 112) and Hong Kongite Jason Tei Long (WR- 94), respectively, and Uzbek Alexandr Kurishov (WR- 105), runner up in the April 1 Asia Triathlon Cup Pokhara, loom as dark horses.

On the women’s competition of what is also known as 2023 NTT AST Subic Bay Asia Cup, while Nakayama is ranked 77^th in the world she was beaten by 39 seconds in the March 26 2023 World Triathlon Cup Plymouth. Aussie Charlotte McShane (world rank-91^st) finished 35^th ahead of Nakayama 38^th.

All-out to spoil the top duo’s venture is Slovakia’s Margareta Bicanova (WR- 93), 3^rd in Asia Triathlon Cup Pokhara, backed up by her country women Zuzana Michalickova (WR- 101), 40^th in World Triathlon Cup Plymouth, and Komana Gajdosova (WR- 106), 3^rd in 2023 Africa Triathlon Cup Troutbeck.

Before the year past, the last time the Japanese ruled the elite men was in 2017 when they romped off with 1^st,3^rd and 5^th positions with the Koreans inserting themselves in-between; and in the elite women in 2015 when they finished 1-2.

As a platform for our local bets, as well as the other ASEAN countries’ hopefuls, to gauge their preparation for next month’s Cambodia Southeast Asian Games’ May 6 triathlon events, SuBIT, organized by Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), joined the trend in world and cups triathlon cups in downsizing the distances for elites to sprint.

Suiting for the Philippines in SuBIT presented by NTT and Asian Triathlon with Philippine Sports Commission, Standard Insurance and Asian Center for Insulation Philippines, Inc., are: male- Fernando Casares, Kim Remolino, Josh Ramos and Mathew Hermosa; female- Kim Mangrobang, Raven Alcoseba, Heart Quiambao and Kira Ellis (youngest at 17).

Mangrobang has dominated the past three editions of SEA Games triathlon while Casares was 2021 Vietnam SEA Games gold medalist.

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The above information was sourced from an official press release issued by the Triathlon Association of the Philippines. Some parts were modified for this website.

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