PH places 8th overall in world surfing tilt

Rogelio Esquievel Jr. tames the waves in El Sunzal, El Salvador. Inset shows Exquivel Jr., with his coach Wilmar Siargao waving the Philippine flag.The Philippines placed eighth in the recent 2024 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Longboard Championships at the shores of El Sunzal in El Salvador.

Hawaii won the team honors with 2820 points, ahead of Japan and France, which was second and third with 2755 and 2318 points, respectively. After bowing out in the fourth round, Esquievel Jr. went as far as the ninth in the repechage, where he failed to catch a four-foot wave to ride on, conditions which the waters off El Sunzal are known for.“Grabe ang competition na hinarap nila. Nandoon lahat ng nagme-medal sa world, from USA, Japan, France, Brazil,” said Team Philippines’ coach Wilmar Siargao following a visit to the offices of the Philippine Sports Commission.

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