Thirteen Philippine Swimming League (PSL) tankers will be vying for honors in the 2017 Hong Kong Stingray Invitational Swimming Championship beginning today at the Hong Kong International School in Tai Tam Campus, Red Hill. Heading the list is Philippine national junior record holder Jerard Jacinto who recently broke three national records in the 2017 Palarong Pambansa held in Antique. The 15-year-old University of the East standout also copped medals in the 2016 Hamilton Aquatics Long Course Swimming Championship held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in December. “Jacinto is expected to have a strong opponent from Hong Kong, and much older Filipino college swimmers from National Collegiate Athletic Association who will also be competing in the tournament,” said PSL President Susan Papa. The Filipino tankers aim to surpass the country’s 22-gold, 11-silver and 35-bronze medal haul in the 2016 edition of the meet.

Source: Manila Times May 26, 2017 11:26 UTC