THE Hydro Immersion Swimming Team claimed the overall championship in the recent Tagbilaran 2023 Swim Fest at the Victoriano B. Tirol Aquatic Center in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.
Hydro took the lead in classes A, B and C to complete its dominance in the tournament conducted by the Tagbilaran Whales Swimming Inc., in cooperation with the Swim League Philippines and the Provincial Government of Tagbilaran and supported by the Solid Swimming Coaches Association of the Philippines and Central Northern Luzon CAR Swimming Coaches Association.
The Cebu Blue Marlins’ Swim team placed second in the team standings, followed by the Tagbilaran Swim Club, while the Bohol Splashers, Bohol Island Sea Hunters, Bohol Black Marlins and Loon Dolphins Swim Team round out the Top 7.
“Our hearts are full of joy and gratitude for the support of young swimmers in our tournament. More than 300 athletes participated, and the presence of swimming legend Master Ebyong was a real inspiration to the youth,” said SLP president Fred Ancheta, referring to 73-year-old international veteran from Bohol, Eusebio “Master Ebyong” R Dequiña Jr.
Ancheta was accompanied by former Tagbilaran City Mayor Baba Yap, Tagbilaran Whales Swimming Club president, Engr. Jerome John Gabin in presenting the award to the former Asian Games’ campaigner and veteran swimming coach.
Most Valuable Swimmers with the highest FINA Points were awarded to Vittorio Gallito, Tristan Cortez, Victoriano Martin Tirol III, Em-ji Mata, Victoria Rosales, Kate Dequina, Rhyn Porras, and Kylie Yumul.
Most Outstanding Swimmers in the Category A Boys were Kurt Zeus Jimenez (6-undr), Anton Tuto Trabajo (7-8), Luke Capone (9-10), Tristan Cortez (13-14), Eziquel Maut (15-16 ), Quintin Sabalande and Victoriano Martin Tirol IV (17-over), while MOS in Girls Class A were Kylie Danielle Yumul (7-8), Julia Celestine Origines (9-10), Raziel Pearl Villas (11-12), Bobyn Simone Wachter (13-14), Hera Eisha Flores (15- 16) and Anthony Kate Dequina (17-over).