The Philippines’ cream of the crop in wrestling will be determined during the staging of the WAP Nationals 2019 on May 25 and 26 at Filinvest Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
Wrestling Association of the Philippines president Alvin Aguilar said wrestling clubs nationwide are expected to field their best bets in freestyle, Greco Roman and grappling in the qualifying event for the final formation of the national team that will compete in the coming 30th Southeast Asian Games late this year.
“Our best of the best wrestlers will be selected in this national open tournament. Our goal is to win more golds to help our Team Philippines win another SEAGames’ overall championship, a mission that is possible,” said Aguilar, who is also the founder of Universal Reality Combat Championship Mixed Martial Arts Global.
“Proof of our optimism is our athletes’ domination in the Southeast Asia Wrestling Championship held in San Pablo City early this year,” Aguilar added.
Adult men and women with added Kiddie competition will be featured in the two-day event supported by the Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee and Festival Alabang.