The Manila Times

Freestyle motocross action explodes in Abra

- ROBBIE PANGILINAN

MOTOCROSS riders will test their skills in the much-awaited Congressma­n JB Bernos Internatio­nal Freestyle Motocross to be Namagpagan Motocross Track in Poblacion, La Paz, Abra.

Department of Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo is gracing the event that aims to boost sports tourism in the country.

“This is beautiful promotion of sports tourism in the Philippine­s. Filipinos love sports and many of our athletes are recognized around the world. We would like to add motocross to that,” said Teo.

The rivalry of Manny Pacquiao’s boxing trainor Buboy Fernandez and SEL- J Sports’ Hari ng Motocross Jay Lacnit continues in the Executive A category, while Bornock Mangosong and Glenn Aguilar will try to outdo each other in the Pro Open category.

Bernos himself is a biker who might join the executive category if his injury heals in time for the competitio­n.

The highlight of the event the battle of Blake “Bilko” Williams, Cameron Sinclair and Harry Bink for the Nitro Championsh­ip.

Williams has won championsh­ips and X Games medals in several events, including motocross and freestyle motocross.

“We are excited to be back in Manila. We will entertain our fans and they will see the best of the best,” said Bink.

“I believe this will be one of my greatest performanc­es since I won FMX said Williams.

In its seventh year, the compe plus the freestyle exhibition. is

“All our here in La Paz look forward to this grand tournament. We are proud to bring sports motocross tourism in the Philippine­s,” said Bernos.

 ?? CONTRIBUTE­D PHOTO ?? A motocross rider jumps over an obstacle.
CONTRIBUTE­D PHOTO A motocross rider jumps over an obstacle.

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