PSC women’s aquathlon slated

MANILA, Philippines—In celebration of Women’s Month, the Philippine Sports Commission will stage “Atleta Ako” aquathlon on March 22 at Philsports Complex Pasig for females who want to compete in a swim-run event for the first time.

Girls aged 7-8 and 9-10 will see action in the 50m swim-800m run and 100m swim-800m run while the 11-12 participants will do 200m swim-1.6k run. Athletes aged 13-14 will compete in 300m swim-2k run while 15-17 will see action in the400m swim-3.2k run.

For those in the 18-45 and above group, they may compete in either the Standard (500m swim-6k run) or Petite (300m swim-3.2k run) categories.  Fun Relay competition will be held at 500m swim and 6k run.

Race kit pick-up will be from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the track oval. Competition starts at 7 a.m. while awarding is at 10 a.m.