Finis Luzon swimfest on today

MANILA, Philippines — Over 200 young swimmers from 22 clubs and associations troop to the New Clark City Sports Center in Capas, Tarlac for the FINIS Philippines-organized Long Course Swimming Championship Luzon leg this weekend.

FINIS Philippines managing director Vince Garcia said brand ambassadors and national members Kyla Soguilon, Marcus DeKam and juniors record holder Jamesray Ajido and Jasmine Mojdeh are invited to give inspirational messages in the opening rites at 8 a.m.

“Our FINIS brand ambassadors are all product of grassroots swimming program supported by the company. Their presence will boost the morale of the young swimmers who all want to follow their footsteps,” said Garcia, an active triathlete and “godfather” to TODO Para Triathletes team.

The Luzon leg’s top swimmers will qualify to the National Championships slated Dec. 17-18 also in New Clark City. They slug it out with champions from the Visayas and Mindanao legs previously held in La Paz, Iloilo and Zamboanga City, respectively.

“Exciting ito, dahil yung mga top swimmers masusubok sa mga top swimmers from previous legs,” said Garcia.