Team Philippines won Gold in the 200 meter Premier Mixed and 200 meter Premier Open events, and Silver in the 500 Premier Open in the much coveted 9th World Dragonboat Championship held in Prague on August 26 to 30, 2009.
Once again, our national team proved that Filipinos are world class athletes this time in the Dragon Boat sports.
The RP Mixed Team got a remarkable lead time of 43.507 seconds against China’s 45.951 seconds. Germany came next at 48.625 time. Macau (49.562), Russia (49.734), and Poland (50.868) placed 4th, 5th and 6th respectively.
Meanwhile, the 200m Premier Open finals was a close heat between the Philippines and China. A sweet victory hovers the determined Philippine team as they advantaged China with a .10 sec, defending their title in the 200m Premier Open. Ranking next are Czech Republic (3rd), Germany (4th), Canada (5th), and Slovak Republic (6th).
Again, Philippines and China closely rivaled in the 500m Premier Open. This time, China topped the race with a 1:54.210 time against the Philippines’ 1:55.575. Completing the top six are Russia (1:56.594), Germany (1:59.550), Hungary (2:02.263), and USA (2:02.490).
The Philippine Team was led by Philippine Dragon Boat Federation (PDBF) President Marcia Cristobal, together with Technical Director Nestor Ilagan, Secretary General Judith Hakim, Men’s Team Coach Suhod Hakim and Women’s Team Coach Anabelle Tario.
The Men’s crew were composed of Alex Sumagaysay, Cresanto Pabulayan, Diomedes Manalo, Jesus Asok Jr, Joemar Ocquina, Jose Ijalo, Joseph Magno, Junrey Dayumat, Perlito Idorot, Ramie Llano, Raymond Morales, Ric Nacional, Ricky Saderna, Rico Pradilla, Rolando Isidro Jr, Romel Donesa, Romy John Dionio, Ronald Tan, Ronniel Rafael, Rupert Sabijon, Salvador Sumagaysay, Usman Anterola. On the other hand, the Women’s athletes who completes the Mix line up were Amina Anuddin, Ivory Ablig, Josette Deriada, Leonita Banlat, Ma. Ailene Padrones, Noelle Wenceslao, Ruditha Poralan, Stephanie Deriada, Theresa Realizan.
The first World Championship Dragon Boat Racing organized by the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) was in 1995 at Yueyang, China. Since then, it is being held every after two years, a grand event that National athletes yearns among the IDBF members dare not to miss. The 10th World Dragon Boat Racing Championship will be hosted in Tampa Bay, Florida, USA sometime in July-August 2011.
***See the official race results here:
Premier Mixed 200 Meter
http://www.dragonboat2009.com/download/results/090.pdf
Premier Open (Men’s Division) 200 Meter
http://www.dragonboat2009.com/download/results/139.pdf
***See below some pictures of RP Team in Prague: http://www.dragonboat2009.com/images/galleries/race_30_08_2009_1000pix/HMR_2530.JPG http://www.dragonboat2009.com/images/galleries/race_30_08_2009_1000pix/HMR_2499.JPG http://www.dragonboat2009.com/images/galleries/race_30_08_2009_1000pix/HMR_2523.JPG http://www.dragonboat2009.com/images/galleries/race_30_08_2009_1000pix/HMR_2528.JPG http://www.dragonboat2009.com/images/galleries/ceremonial_26_08_2009_900pix/HMR_0381.JPG http://www.dragonboat2009.com/images/galleries/race_28_08_2009_1000pix/HMR_1420.JPG http://www.dragonboat2009.com/images/galleries/race_28_08_2009_1000pix/HMR_1388.JPG http://www.dragonboat2009.com/images/galleries/race_29_08_2009_1000pix/HMR_2140.JPG http://www.dragonboat2009.com/images/galleries/race_29_08_2009_1000pix/HMR_2139.JPG http://www.dragonboat2009.com/images/galleries/ceremony_30_08_2009_1000pix/HMR_3174.JPG http://www.dragonboat2009.com/images/galleries/ceremony_30_08_2009_1000pix/HMR_3160.JPG http://www.dragonboat2009.com/images/galleries/ceremony_30_08_2009_1000pix/HMR_3173.JPG http://www.dragonboat2009.com/images/galleries/ceremony_30_08_2009_1000pix/HMR_3132.JPG
September 1st, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Was a pleasure to see you win awesome races, get the gold and breaking your own world record on the 200m!! Had a great time spending with you, see you in March… Mabuhay team Philippines!!
September 1st, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Congratulations!!!
September 1st, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Guys….where do I get to see some videos of your race/s?
September 8th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Wow!sarap maging pinoy talaga!congratulations po..can i feature this one on my blog?
September 13th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Proud to know that one of the boat ladies is a friend: Gissell Schwandner. I made an article about her. See http://elson.elizaga.net/articles/dragon-boat.html.
Way to go Gissell. Congratulations to you, your mates, your coaches. Great performance.
September 15th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
is there an overall ranking of the participants or at least the 10 best racers in the world as a result of this last championship?
October 4th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Ang galing nmn ng mga pinoy try kong sumali dito sa Abu Dhabi UAE ang hirap din pala gawin niyan ang Final ng game namin sa Oct 9 2009 sa Shangrila Hotel Abu Dhabi UAE sana makaranas din ako sa Pilipinas Mabuhay kayo mga Kababayan kong Pilipino…….
October 9th, 2009 at 4:32 am
Posted over 1100 pictures of Dragonboat action from the World Championships in Prague
Sorry I missed the 200 meter races but there are many up from the other races
Enjoy
http://lethalweaponphoto.com/
Ben
January 12th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
ask ko lang po kung san pwede makabili ng kahit 2nd hand na paddle..beginner lang po ako at nagustuhan ko yung sport kaya ako nagjoin sa isang team..
April 21st, 2010 at 11:00 am
Congratulations to my friends! Toti, Alex, Junjun, Raymond, Tolits, Medic, Ramie, Nacional, Junrey, Itlog, Pareng Lucio, Romel, atbp. More Power!!!
June 6th, 2010 at 4:40 am
Congratulations Team Philippines!!! You made us proud as Filipinos. I see
a better Philippines with such accomplishment….please stay as determined as you are & may you continue to bring honor to our beloved country!