Subic Bay international triathlon unfolds
MANILA, Philippines — Close to 200 elite triathletes from 20 countries clash for honors in the 2018 NTT Asia Cup Subic Bay International Triathlon set at ACEA Subic Bay in Subic Bay Freeport today.
Seen to give the Japanese trio of Ryousuke Maeda, Shogo Ishitsuka and Ren Sato a strong opposition in the elite men’s are Australia’s Nicholas Free, Hong Kong’s Wong Hui Wai and Korea’s Kim Ji Hwan.
Two-time SEA Games gold medalist Nikko Huelgas banners the local challenge along with teammates Jonard Saim, John Chicano, Paul Jumamil, Jorry Ycong and Banjo Norte.
Macau’s Hoi Long, Japan’s Yurina Kawasaki, Hong Kong’s Choi Yan Yin Hilda and Japan’s Hideko Kikuchi, meanwhile, are tipped to dispute the championship in women’s division.
Out to foil their bid are the Philippine squad of 2017 SEA Games gold medalist Kim Mangrobang, 2015 SEA Games gold medal winner Claire Adorna and Kim Kilgroe.
Among the 800 triathletes in the fold are five Under-23 male participants, 24 Elite Junior men, 13 Elite Junior women and several Youth Olympic Games (YOG) aspirants.
Backers of the event are the Philippine Sports Commission, the Philippine Olympic Committee, Arena, New Balance, The Philippine STAR, Gatorade, Omega Pain Killer Liniment, Standard Insurance, Lighthouse Marina Resort, Century Tuna, Gatorade, Subic Holiday Villas, Travelers Hotel, ACEA, Asian Center for Insulation and Solar Sports.
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