FORT BONIFACIO, Taguig City – The Philippine Army Dragon Boat Team, also known as the Army Dragon Warriors, offered their four golds and a silver medal won in the 10th International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) World Club Crews Championships to the Army soldiers who died in Basilan.
“We are dedicating our win to our fellow soldiers who offered the ultimate sacrifice in Basilan,” said Staff Sgt. Usman Anterola, Team Captain of the Philippine Army Dragon Boat Team – Mighty Sports.
Lt. Gen. Eduardo M Año, Commanding General of the Philippine Army, commended the team for proving once again that Army soldier-athletes are world-class.
“The whole country is very proud of you, but most especially the Philippine Army,” said Lt Gen Año. “Although meron tayong labanang nagaganap ngayon sa Basilan, your win Australia will bring up the morale of our troops. Congratulations from the bottom of our hearts. Keep up the good work,”
The team, composed of 20 members, won the gold medal in the 2,000-meter Men’s Small Boat, 500-meter Mixed Small Boat, 200-meter Mixed Small Boat, and 200-meter Men’s Small Boat; while winning the silver medal in the 500-meter Men’s Small Boat.
The Philippine Army fielded female soldier-athletes to participate in mixed events in this year’s world championships.
For Cpt. Francis Mirabelle T Samson, who has been with the Philippine Army Dragon Boat Team for three years now, the 10th IDBF Club Crews Championships was her first international competition.
“It is an honor to be part of a world-class Army team,” said Samson. “We are very happy to win the golds and bring honor to the Philippines.”
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