Coseteng heads swim team to Thai meet

MANILA, Philippines - Former senator and Diliman Preparatory School president Nikki Coseteng will be the head of the Philippine Swimming League team seeing action in Long Course 2013 Phuket Swim Championship March 3 at the world-class Thanyapura Sports Club in Thanyapura, Phuket, Thailand.

The PSL swimmers will be led by former Palarong Pambansa standout Gian Daniel Ong Berino, member of  the Ong clan of swimmers. The other members are Robin Seranillo, Russell Seranillo, Charize Esmero and Lowenstein Julian Lazaro. They will be joined by coaches Joey Andaya and Michael Recel and Guia Llaguno, chaperone.

PSL president Susan Papa said the competition, to be held  for 6-under to 18-above, will use the Daktronics electronic timing system at the venue, considered one of the finest swimming facilities  in  Asia.

Medals for first, second, and third place will be awarded  while each age-group team winner will receive a trophy. The highest award will be given to the FINA male and female swimmer with the most number of FINA points.