Kalibo, Boracay host Marquez Cup May 25-26

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines is holding the 43rd leg of the PSL Circuit, dubbed Gov. Carlito Marquez Cup, May 25- 26, with the Aklan provincial government as host.

The swimming competition, co-hosted by Langoy Pilipinas headed by Darren Evangelista, is a two-in-one meet, with the first day to be held in an eight-lane 25-meter pool at the Kalibo, Aklan Provincial Sports Complex, and the second, an open water swim, to be staged the next day at Boracay Island.

PSL president Susan Papa said the winners will be awarded gold, silver and bronze medals while most outstanding swimmers will receive trophies based on points, per age group category – six years and under, 7-8 , 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17 and 18 years old and over.

“We are so happy that swimmers will be able to compete out of town and be accommodated by Gov. Marquez,” said Papa.

Papa added that this is the first time the PSL is holding an open water swim. The event will be staged May 26 at the Boracay beach front of Club Parao, Station 1.

“This is another great year for PSL,” Evangelista said. “The swimmers will experience swimming in an open water in front of many tourists in this busy month.”

“It will be a great experience for the swimmers who will be treated to a social night buffet dinner and local cultural show like the fire dance by the local folks,” he added.

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