Marcos backs PH team in ICF worlds
Staging the 2024 International Canoe Federation Dragon Boat World Championships on home turf, Team Philippines wants nothing less than to contend fiercely for the overall title by putting its best foot forward against the finest paddlers on the planet.
William Vincent ``Vinny’’ Marcos will help ensure that the national dragon boat squad will be on track to make the country proud, throwing his all-out support for the country’s paddlers to perform world-class during the meet from Oct. 28 to Nov. 4 to be hosted by Puerto Princesa City.
Philippine Canoe Kayak Federation president Leonora Escollante confirmed the Presidential son’s backing, specifically the preparation of the national junior squad of at least 36 paddlers based in Mindanao and Calbayog City, Samar.
``Sir Vinny’s help will greatly boost our team’s chances to win more medals in the 2024 ICF Dragon Boat World Championships,’’ said Escollante in expressing gratitude to Marcos, the youngest of the three sons of President Ferdinand ``Bongbong’’ Marcos Jr.
Marcos, appointed as special assistant to House Speaker Martin Romualdez, will monitor the progress of the junior paddlers in the nation’s quest to at least duplicate its feat of capturing a record five gold medals during the 2018 edition of the worlds in Gainesville, Georgia, United States.
``We are hosting the world’s biggest dragon boat meet and we intend to make our kababayans very proud,’’ said Escollante.