POC Suspends Philippine Swimming: Two Articles in the news today. From Manila Times.
POC Presiedent Ricky Vargas
POC declares PSi election invalid
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Ricky Vargas said that they suspended the recognition of Philippine Swimming Inc. (PSI) headed by its president Lani Velasco after the arbitration committee declared the election of the PSI last February invalid.
Vargas stressed that they would do everything to fast track the case of swimming prior to the start of Asian Games in Indonesia on August 18 to September 2.
“Swimming has just been disqualified and they lose all their privileges as NSAs of the POC until such time we are able to settle all the issues,” Vargas told reporters during his first General Assembly as POC chief on Monday at the Meralco multi-purpose hall in Ortigas
“That was in the resolution but there is a question whether the POC can be a caretaker,” added Vargas, referring to the report made by arbitration committee head Robert Aventajado who made the resolution of disqualifying the PSI.
But the country will be sanctioned in the Asian Games or Southeast Asian Games if they won’t field any swimmers since swimming and athletics are mandatory sports.
“That’s the challenge so we need to resolve this issue the soonest,” said Vargas. “All stakeholders in swimming should be included in the reform of swimming.”
The Manila Times tried to contact Velasco or any PSi officers, but none of them were available for any comment.
“Our first order of business is to inform FINA of what’s going on here,” he said. “We know that this could affect our participation in the Asian Games and the SEA Games, so we have to move fast.”
Second Article:
From Tribune
Popular Young Swimmer Modjeh Breaks National 200 Butterfly Age Grade Record (video)
Feb 21, 2018
Article by Andrew Pirie
ATFS Statistician
We previously reported about a swimmer being developed by the Philippine Swimming
League (PSL). Jasmine Modjeh with the help of the Philippine Sports Commission.
Surpisingly the write up has amassed 1500 reads. This young swimmer is just as popular as a
Hidilyn Diaz (Weight Lifting), Mary Joy Tabal (Athletics) or Ochoa (Jujitsu). So when we
heard news that Modjeh had broken a national age grade record. We were quick to write a
follow up. Pinoyathletics started off about Athletics but quickly became the voice ‘roar’ of the
Filipino Athlete.
First note Modjeh is a Filipino-Iranian hence the surname. Modjeh who was born towards
the end of 2006. Took the Filipino 200m Buttefly age Grade Record for 13 and Under. Her
mark was 2:25.82 which broke the record set by Regina Maria Paz Castrillo at the Speedo
League NCR Leg 1, on August 8, 2013. This new mark was established at the 2018 Middle
Eastern Open Swimming Championships held at the Hamdan Sports Complex, in Dubai,
United Arab Emirates on February 18.
Please note that even though it has been noted to the media as a National Junior Record, the
actual Junior Record is 2:18.80 which was set by Marichi Gandionco in 2004 as a 14 year
old. The age division which Modjeh will move upto next year.
Modjeh time was a big improvement of more than 11 secs on her best time last year of
2:37.03 time set in Thanyanpura inivtational meet last February.
Besides the Philippines and the Czech Republic, participants from Hungary, Iran, Pakistan,
Lebanon, Bahrain, India, United Arab Emirates and Qatar also competed in the three-day
meet.
[EMBED]https://youtu.be/9vq9Qq2DVKs[/EMBED]
Sources:
http://www.manilatimes.net/white-mojdeh-lead-psl-strong-start/380804/
http://www.manilatimes.net/jasmine-mojdeh-eye-opener-sports-officials-
competitions/381437/
https://beta.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/palaro/2018/02/19/1789216/heather-mos-
mojdeh-umukit-ng-bagong-ph-record-sa-middle-east-open-swim-meet
www.pinoyswimming.com
2017 Asian Junior Swimmers
By Lailani Velasco OIC of Philippine Swimming Incorporated
It was an honor and privilege for me to represent our country as a Bureau Member of the
Asian Swimming Federation in the recently concluded 9th Asian Age Group Championships
in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Philippine team of Bhay Newberry, Camille Lauren
Buico, Thanya Dela Cruz and Sam Alcos who were coached by Marichi Gandionco. Our 4
swimmers came home with…
- 3 Gold from Bhay Newberry
- 1 Silver from Camille Buico
- 2 Bronze from Camille Buico and Thanya Delia Cruz
This is the first time that the Philippines has garnered Gold in the Asian Age Group
Championship! This event is recognized as the most important Age Group Swim Meet in
Asia.
Gold medalist Bhay Newberry and Silver medalist Camille Buico together with Coach
Marichi were part of the Junior Team sent by the Philippine Sports Commission to train in
Santa Clara and Seattle last June-July 2017. It is my hope that our Junior swimmers will
continue to be given opportunities to train in similar swim camps because they are our hope
for the future and the valuable lessons they learn are priceless. Let us continue to harness the
talents of our young swimmers so as to reap the harvests in the years to come.
Congratulations to our Artistic Swimming Team- Jem Tiambeng, Isabel Pacheco, Coach
Maria Elizabeth and Coach Reina Rose Enriquez-Suarez. Well done girls!
Thank you and congratulations to the Uzbekistan Swimming Federation for a successful
event!
Thank you to Chairman Butch Ramirez, the PSC Board and the PSC staff for your all out
support to our Junior Athletes.
Lastly, Thank You dear God for all the blessings, guidance and strength. 
🙏🏻
“You must give to get. You must sow the seed before you can reap the harvest.” by Scott Reed
- Asian Junior Swimming Tashkent, Uzbekistan Philippien Team
2017 Batang Pinoy Luzon Santiago Swimmer takes 5 Golds
Oct 29, 2017
Article by Andrew Pirie
ATFS Statistician
Jalil Taguinod Photo by Joey Mendoza
2017 Batang Pinoy Luzon Santiago Swimmer takes 5 Golds
Vigan City, A swimmer from Santiago City, Isabella captured 5 Golds. 11-year-old Jalil
Taguinod. In the 12 Under Age Category for Boys. This was done in 3 days.
I have ranked his events starting with the best performance.
200m Individual Medley 2 min 31.29
- This mark is already below the Batang Pinoy Record 2 min 31.29 of MC Tracy Alindogan, which was set 5 years in the 2012 Batang Pinoy Finals.
- The Under 13 Record according to pinoyswimming.com is 2 min 19.85 set by Michael Mars Danila in 2002. Since there is no Under 12 record and Jalili is still 11 (2006) there is some time to catch up.
200m Breaststroke 2 min 46.01 secs
- Also within range of the record of Ethan Roy Co 2 min 45.41, 2014
100m Breaststroke 1 min 16.27 secs
- The Batang Pinoy Record is 1 min 15.21 Ethan Roy Co, 2014
- This will give Jalil a good chance at the Final to break that
50m Breaststroke 33.58 secs
- Quite far from Joshua Taleon 31.88 in 2014
50m Back 39.92 secs
- Very far from the Batang Pinoy Record of Seth Martin 31.12
This was 5 of 6 golds, the only gold he wasn’t able to do was help his team win the 4×200 medley relay on Thursday.
Sources:
www.pinoyswimming.com
http://tempo.com.ph/2017/10/28/tarlac-bet-on-target/
http://www.philstar.com/sports/2017/10/28/1753318/eugenio-taguinod-seal-batang-pinoy-5-gold-haul
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SEA Games 2017
Aug 20, 2017
With Syncronized swimming complete the Philippines finished with 0 medals in these
events. Jemimah Nissi Tiambeng and Allyssa Marey Salvador finished with a final score of
59.6333.
Likewise in Water Polo the Philippines lost its last Game against Indonesia 12-5. With 3
losses this placed the Mens Team 4th with Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia getting the top 3
medals in Water Polo
Swimming 2017 SEA Games Day 4 - Medals campaign on hold for the day.
The Philippines in Men’s Water Polo has 2 losses and 1 win now with today a 7-5 loss to
Singapore.
The Philippines also did not medal in the synchronised swimming with Deborah Fei of
Singapore taking the Gold in the Solo Free routine. Aaliyah Pachecho did not place int he top
3. Malaysia won the solo technical of sync swimming with Fei of Singapore taking second
again the Philippines failed to medal.
SEA Games Aug 16, 2017
Meanwhile the Philippines Men’s Water Polo was unlucky today losing narrowly 8-7 to hosts
Malaysia. After winning a stunning 9-7 over 2015 SEA Bronze medallists Thailand. After
having no wins in the 2015 SEA Games. While Defending Champions Trounced Thailand
13-2 in the other pool.
2017 SEA Games Day 2 - Philippine Mens Water Polo beats Thailand in Opening Game
Aug 15, 2017
How good for the morale of the Team was it that the Philippines won their first event?
The Philippines beat Thailand in Men’s Water Polo on Day 2 of the 2017 SEA Games. In their first round Match, the Philippines triumphed 9-7 over Thailand. Thailand was the Bronze medallists in the 2015 games edition. So the win even though early days is a huge moral victory for the Philippines who have been eluded from a gold medal in Aquatics the last 3 SEA Games.
This delighted Philippine Swimming Incorporated OIC Lailani Velasco who witnessed the event.
In an earlier match, 2015 Silver Medalists Indonesia beat Malaysia 4-3.
The SEA Games Water Polo is a round robin tournament. In which each contestant meets each other in turn, rather than an elimination tournament which is knockout. The Philippine Men will next play Malaysia tomorrow and Singapore the day after that. With just 4 teams participating. The top 2 in the pool will play for the Gold and Silver and the other two the Bronze medal. The Philippines win over Thailand gives it a good chance of bagging a medal this time.
Philippine Swimming Leads the way in Fair Selection selects only athletes who hit Bronze for SEA Games
I would like to congratulate Philippine Swimming Incorporated PSI despite taking a bit longer. We now it’s due to careful analysis of data and planning.
To sticking to and abiding by a fair and measurable selection process. Strictly the bronze medal standard. And not opening ‘the back door’ to make exceptions to their clear and transparent selection system.
As when you ‘Bend the Rules’ in a selection process you open the doors to other athletes and coaches questioning the judgment and credibility of the association. With these scenarios
“If my athlete didn’t hit your criteria why did you let xxx athlete who didn’t hit the criteria come into the team.”
With Fair Selection for Measurable Sports
1. Measurable Sports = Measurable System Methodology based on numbers. Whether bronze medal or FINA Points or whatever.
2. Effective Data mining of opponents strength
3. Absolutely no Favoritism. Think with Brain and not Heart when selecting. The athlete actually has the performance rather than “I think this athlete will perform well
4. Selection system methodology and team list made public. So all stakeholders and members of the community can see the transparent and fair selection reasoning. it also saves an association from repeating themselves explaining the same thing over and over when people start emailing or calling up. Easier to point them towards a web link so association can spend more time ‘well running the association;
While other opinions are we should be giving other athletes the chance to participate. I think that its better to send younger athletes being developed to international Age Grade meets.
If the SEA Games is a lower level meet then hitting the bronze should not be too much to ask.
I think that more young athletes need to be supported so they have more chance to hit the bronze standard.And with that extra support they should have no trouble qualifying for SEA Games. This extra support involves measurable selection for Youth age grade meets. PSC in cooperation has agreed to send young swimmers to a training camp in the United States.
Although more investment into youth meets , which swimmers are usually funding themselves would be beneficial also. Quite a large delegation is going to the ASEAN School Games next month,
If athletes cannot even qualify for SEA Games Bronze standard with full support then maybe we need to find other athletes to develop.
Getting sent to SEA Games is an incentive for athletes to strive to hit the bronze medal mark. And just sending everyone would lose the prestige of those who hit the bronze medal mark.
Swimming’s Officer in Charge Lailani Velasco, stood firm on not including an athlete who failed to make the bronze. All 10 swimmers selected made the bronze. As soon as you make one exception it opens the back door for all kinds of appeals and complaints which would have taken the focus and energy away from preparing for the games.
Velasco who is the PSI Secretary General is looking after the Swimming Association with its President Mark Joseph away for the time being.
These are the 10 Swimmers who hit the bronze and qualified for the team
Updated the team is now down to 8 with Hall and Chua pulling out due to school commitments
2016 Batang Pinoy Swimming 7 New Records Day 1 & 2 Batang 2 Records in Boys 12 and Under
Nov 29, 2016
Please note that records originally were for 12 and under and 13-15. Now records are for 12 and under and 13-17. To accommodate this i will add a 16-17. group for records if they exceed the 13-15 marks. Otherwise i will disregard them. Relay Results have not been accepted if 13-15 with 16, 17 year old athletes in place.
12 & Under 200 Meter Back: Janelle Alisa Lim, 12 BDAG 2.35.19
Previous Record: Maria Olegario San Juan, 2.39.22 (Iloilo)
13-15 Girls 50 Meter Breast:
| 50 LC Breaststroke | Girls 13-15 | 35.35 | Thanya Dela Cruz | MARC | Tagum | 29.11.16 |
Previous Record:
| 50 LC Breaststroke | Girls 13-15 | 35.69 | Raissa Gavino | Quezon City | Bacolod | 29.01.14 |
11-12 Boys 200 Meter Fly
| 200 LC Butterfly | Boys 11-12 | 2.30.38 | Kenji Arguzon | Dasmarinas | Bacolod | 12.12.14 | |
| 200 LC Butterfly | Boys 11-12 | 2.30.07 | Maenard Batnag | Baguio City | Tagum | 29.11.16 |
11-12 Boys 100 Back
| 100 LC Backstroke | Boys 11-12 | 1.09.19 | Seth Martin | Quezon City | Bacolod | 13.12.14 |
| 100 LC Backstroke | Boys 11-12 | 1.08.88 | Maenard Batnag | Baguio City | Tagum | 29.11.16 |
New Event
| 200 LC Medley Relay | Boys 11-12 | 2.14.39 | B. Cabilete, E. Omandan, K. Leybag, A. Sumaoy | DDNP | Tagum | 29.11.16 |
| 200 LC Medley Relay | Girls 11-12 | 2.17.71 | N. Mendoza, M. Dignadice, M. Manantan, J. Carbonell | PPST | Tagum | 29.11.16 |
New Record
| 200 LC Freestyle | Girls 11-12 | 2.20.52 | Aubrey Sheian Bermejo | Iligan | Cebu | 28.11.15 |
| 200 LC Freestyle | Girls 11-12 | 2.18.17 | Janella Alisa Lin | BDAG | Tagum | 29.11.1 |
2, 5 Records Fall Bermejo breaks 14 year old meet Record (results)
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Batang Pinoy Swimming Day 1-2 Report
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Cebu, with two days out of four done for the Batang Pinoy Swimming Finals. 5 Records fell in the pool in swimming.
The oldest record in swimming finally fell Aubrey Sheian Bermejo (Iligan) clocked 2.20.52 in 11-12 Girls 200 Freestyle mark of Reena Danggoy 2.24.46 of PRQ which was set in the older editions of the Batang Pinoy in 2001.
Gian Carlo De Guzman 2.29.14 of Lipa City broke the 11-12 boys 200 Backstroke record of Seth Martin (2.33.03) (Quezon City) set in Bacolod last year.
3 of the Records in the 400 Individual Medley took a tumble aswell. Miguel C. Barretto (Quezon City) broke the 3 year old record of Miguel Adormeo (Lucena) in Boys 11-12 400 Individual Medley lowering it nearly 10 second from 5.34.04 to 5.24.70. In the girls 11-12 Gianna Garcia (Manila) swam 5.38.69 lowering the meet record last year of Zoe Marie Hilario (Davao City) which was 5.39.59. Philip Josquit Yu-Santos (Cebu) swam a new mark in the 13-15 boys with a time of 4.52.96 to beat the meet record of Ianiko Grieco Limfilipino (Quezon City) 4.56.17 set in Bacolod in 2014.
List of Batang Pinoy Records in Swimming
