PSI Grand Prix: Pathway to worlds

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Swimming, Inc. got the blessing of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) to allow the PSI Long Course Grand Prix National Championships set Oct. 13 to 16 at the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac to serve as a pathway to the World Championships.

But Filipino swimmers must meet the FINA standard entry times to make it to the worlds.

“We are more than excited to announce that FINA has approved our event in Capas, Tarlac as a qualifying event for two World Championships,” said PSI president Lani Velasco, referring to the 16th edition of the world tilt in Melbourne, Australia late this year and the 20th staging in Fukuoka, Japan next year.

Having a qualifying event in the country means local tankers would need not spend much competing abroad.

“It means that if your times meet the standard entry times set by FINA, you will have a chance to represent the Philippines and compete at Melbourne and or Fukuoka,” said Velasco.