00:00 The Philippines will host the 2023 Asian Duathlon Championship in New Clark City, Tarlac.
00:07 It is expected to be hosted by some of the most promising marathon athletes in the continent.
00:13 This is Rafael Bandayrel of PTV Sports.
00:16 It is expected that 50 elite men and women will compete in the 2023 Asian Duathlon Championship in New Clark City, Tarlac this coming Sunday, November 26.
00:29 This is the first event hosted by the Triathlon Philippines,
00:34 or more known as the Triathlon Association of the Philippines under its new leadership.
00:41 Two-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist John Chicano is among the athletes who will serve the country in the competition.
00:50 The Zambales is admitted that he is not yet fully recovered from the injury.
00:55 Despite this, he promised to give his all.
01:00 I said that I'm not yet 100% but I'm still competitive even though I can say that I'm feeling it.
01:13 I'm ready to fight for my country and I will do my best this weekend.
01:20 For Trifil Head Coach Melvin Fausto, it is a great opportunity for the Philippines to host such a big event in the development of the national team's dreams.
01:31 Even the up-and-coming aspiring duathletes, they can easily benchmark now.
01:39 They don't need to go to Malaysia or Asian Cup or Asian Championships abroad.
01:46 They should take the opportunity to join here.
01:51 The aspiring national team duathletes should have a good experience to watch or play better.
01:58 The new president of Trifil, Ramon Marchand, promised that there will be more events expected by the Filipino marathon athlete under his leadership.
