MANILA, Philippines — Apat na miyembro ng Philippine Swimming League (PSL) ang itinanghal na Most Outstanding Swimmer (MOS) sa kani-kanilang age-groups sa 2019 Japan Age-Group Champs Swim Meet na ginanap sa St. Mary’s International School swimming pool sa Tokyo, Japan.
Nanguna sa listahan si reigning Palarong Pambansa most bemedalled athlete Micaela Jasmine Mojdeh na umani ng anim na ginto tampok ang anim na bagong rekord para makuha ang MOS trophy sa girls’ 11-12 category.
Winasak ng 12-anyos Immaculate Heart of Mary College-Parañaque student ang rekord sa 100m breaststroke (1:18.34), 100m butterfly (1:04.72), 200m Individual Medley (2:30.77), 100m Individual Medley (1:10.19), 50m butterfly (39.70) at 200m freestyle (2:13.01).
“Jasmine has become not only a fast swimmer but an intelligent one at a very young age that I am mostly truly proud of. Because yes, it may sound cliche but experience is the best teacher,” anang ina ni Mojdeh na si Joan.
Nagningning din sina Kiara Acierto (girls’ 8-under), Maika Montecillo (girls’ 9-10 class) at Jehu Alguno (boys’ 11-12 category) na humirit din ng MOS awards sa kani-kanilang kategorya.
“We would like to thank coach Susan Papa. You have been the major key to all of her (Jasmine’s) success and the entire PSL. We are always praying for your fast healing. Of course with huge help coming from coach Alex, coach Marlon and coach Cris and entire SPSA team,” ani Joan.
Pinuri naman ni PSL president Susan Papa ang matagumpay na kampanya ng delegasyon sa torneong nilahukan ng mahigit 1,000 swimmers mula sa 22 bansa.
“These are the products of our grassroots development program and we are looking forward to develop more swimmers just like these young achievers. It’s a job well done. We are also grateful to the Filipino community in Japan headed by Myles Beltran for helping the whole delegation,” ani Papa.
Sa kabuuan, humakot ang PSL tankers ng 14 ginto, anim na pilak at tatlong tansong medalya.
Sunod na pagtutuunan ng pansin ni Mojdeh ang pagsabak sa 2019 Batang Pinoy Luzon Qualifying sa susunod na linggo sa Isabela at sa 2019 Palarong Pambansa sa Abril sa Davao City.