AFTER the world governing body in aquatics recognized Michael Vargas as president and Rep. Eric Buhain as secretary-general of the Philippine Swimming Inc., things should look good and promising for Pinoy swimmers.
Count Buhain among those who are very optimistic.
“The storm has passed for Philippine swimming and, as we now see calm waters, we must set our sails for a new and promising voyage for our young and skilled Filipino swimmers,” said Buhain, a bemedalled swimmer in his prime.
“Let’s not dwell on the bad experiences we’ve had in the past but take note of them to serve as our reminders on how to best serve this new association and our young pool of talents,” he added.
The international federation also recognized the members of the board of directors who won in the Philippine Olympic Committee-supervised and World Aquatics-ordered elections last June 8 in Pasay City.
They are vice president Jessi Arriola, treasurer Marie Dimanche and board members Cris Bancal, Angelica Leonardo, Roel Rosales, Ronald Talosig, Isagani Corpuz, Jessie Lacuna and Emmanuel Manialung.
All officers and members of the board of trustees will serve in a transition period until regular elections under PSI’s charter are held in 2025.
Buhain also announced national tryouts in Luzon for members of the country’s team to the Southeast Asian Age Group swimming championship on July 7-9 at the Teofilo Ildefonso Swimming Pool inside the historic Rizal Memorial Sports Center in Vito Cruz, Manila.
