The Philippine Under-22 water polo team will participate in the 65th MILO-DSA-PRM Malaysia Open Water Polo Championships slated Oct. 4-6 at the National Aquatic Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Comprising the team are Elijah Caleb De Leon, Lance Edrick Adalin, Lance Jacon Bautista, Matthew Cameron Dasig, Niklas Joaquin De Guzman, Kenzzie Trey Dumanglas, Alexandre Gabriel Establecida, Aishel Cid Evangelista, Julian Christi Malubag, Joaquin Federico Mirasol, Miel Joaquin Ugaban, Hugo Victor Lopez, Carl Malbas and Reynaldo Theodore Espineli.
“This is the first international exposure for the team. They’re young but full of potential. This tournament is also part of their preparation for the Southeast Asian Age Group Championship in December in Bangkok, Thailand,” said Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI) Secretary-General Batangas 1st District Congressman Eric Buhain.
They will leave for Malaysia on Wednesday along with coaches Sherwin Dela Paz, Teodore Roy Canete, Roi Dela Cruz, and referee Tani Gomez.
