The Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI), headed by President Michael ‘Miko’ Vargas and Secretary-General Eric Buhain, can now work on its various programs full blast after all legal issues that hounded the association were finally resolved.
This came after it gained formal recognition from the World Aquatics (WA) and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC).
Also the 1st District congressman of Batangas, Buhain is urging all stakeholders of swimming to unite and work harmoniously toward the growth of PH swimming after another disappointing showing in the recent Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Buhain also said that the Asian Age Group originally scheduled on Dec. 3-6 to Feb. 26 will be moved to March 9 at the Clark Aquatics Center.
The results of the National tryouts held last Oct. 6 to Oct. 15 will be used as the basis for the selection of the 44 team members.
“On behalf of our President Michael “Miko” Vargas, I would like to thank the World Aquatics Bureau headed by President Husain Al Musallam and Executive Director Brent Nowicki for the full recognition of Philippine Aquatics Inc .as regular member,” said Buhain.
In a memorandum sent to Vargas, dated October 18, the World Aquatics Bureau confirmed the formal recognition of Philippine Aquatics, Inc. as a member of the World Aquatics.
The WA recognition of PAI was the vital piece of document used by the POC General Assembly during its meeting last October 27, in formally accepting the group of Vargas as the official swimming body in the country, replacing the suspended PSI.
“With this recognition, we can now honorably represent the Philippines in international competitions,” said Buhain.
