MANILA: The Congress of Philippine Aquatics (COPA) announced that the third leg of its One for All, All for One Swim Series will take place on April 14 at the Teofilo Ildefonso swimming pool located in the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Malate, Manila.
According to Philippines News Agency, the event will be open to all young swimmers and aims to foster inclusivity by allowing participation from public school students and those without regular swimming club affiliations at no cost. Rivera, who also serves as the executive director of the Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI) and president of the Samahang Manlalangoy sa Pilipinas (SMP), noted the series is part of PAI’s grassroots development efforts recognized by the Philippine Olympic Committee and World Aquatics. The event is also set to prepare participants for the national PAI tryouts for the Southeast Asian Age Group Championship in Bangkok this December. Major supporters include Speedo Philippines and the Philippine Sports Commission.