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00:00We're back with TV Sports, and for our Sports Panther, we're talking to James Ray Ajido,

00:05a young Filipino athlete who's making a name for himself in the world of swimming.

00:09Good morning, James!

00:11Good morning!

00:12What's your nickname?

00:14James.

00:16But he also has a second name, James Ray Mishael.

00:19Wow!

00:20His nickname is Sting Ray, right?

00:22Yes.

00:23Sting Ray is his nickname.

00:25Sting Ray!

00:26As we mentioned earlier, you're one of the top prospects in the Philippines when it comes to swimming.

00:31But tell us, James, how did your love for swimming start?

00:35It started when I was 8 years old.

00:38My mom made me learn how to swim because I was just at home, doing nothing.

00:45And then, I saw the potential of the coach.

00:48I told my mom, and then we started competing.

00:52I want to know, what's your potential?

00:54You backstabbed him.

00:56What's your potential?

00:58You were only 8 years old back then.

01:00I learned how to swim, and my strokes were good.

01:06Wow!

01:07Once the coach saw that a kid has potential, he really developed it.

01:13He's really good at it now.

01:16And it continued from when you were 8 years old?

01:18Yes.

01:19When did you start competing?

01:23When I was 8 years old.

01:248 years old.

01:25Do you still remember your first competition?

01:28I don't think I won any medals.

01:33I was just a relay swimmer.

01:34But weren't you afraid?

01:36A lot of kids your age are afraid to swim because the water is deep.

01:41They're afraid of drowning.

01:42What did you feel during that time?

01:44When I was younger, I was more afraid.

01:46But when I was 8 years old, I got used to it.

01:49I wasn't afraid anymore.

01:51Even though I'm 25 years old, I'm still afraid.

01:54I still don't know how to swim.

01:57But this is a teammate credit.

01:59James Rhee is really familiar to me because I covered the Asian Easy Group Championships.

02:04I think it was in 2023 in New Clark City.

02:07James Rhee was the first to win a gold medal for Team Philippines.

02:11But how was your campaign in New Clark City?

02:15You were the first to win a gold medal.

02:17How did the fans cheer for you in Capas Toilet in NCC?

02:22I'm very proud of the results.

02:25I'm very proud because my opponents were big.

02:32They were bigger than me.

02:35I thanked the Lord because He gave me the strength to win and to give me the record.

02:45I want to know about your motivation.

02:48Imagine that you're 8 years old and you can't stop swimming.

02:53What is your motivation to train everyday and compete?

02:59My motivation is my parents because they sacrificed a lot for me.

03:03Their effort and my motivation is to beat my best time in training and competitions.

03:13Have you tried other sports other than swimming?

03:17Before I started swimming, I tried basketball.

03:21You were 7 years old when you started.

03:25James Rhee is quite tall so he can build for basketball.

03:28We talked about the 11th Asian Easy Group Championships in Capas Toilet.

03:35The media was waiting for us to sing our Philippine anthem.

03:42Our editor was with us.

03:44Yes, Anggie was with us.

03:46She edited the news.

03:48How good was it to win a gold medal in Capas Toilet and to hear our Philippine national anthem?

03:56We looked at the flag and our spirits rose.

04:00I'm so happy because when the flag was raised,

04:05Lord Jesus Christ gave our nation a sense of worth as his people.

04:14I'm very thankful.

04:16James Rhee's faith is very strong.

04:20What James Rhee said is very clear.

04:23His parents' upbringing is good.

04:26James, what was your initial reaction when you learned that you would receive an award given by the Philippine Sports Association?

04:37I'm very thankful to the Philippine Sports Association.

04:41They recognize the remarkable achievements of our athletes.

04:46James Rhee is very consistent when it comes to awards for our sports buddies.

04:52With regards to the rising Filipino athletes, James is always there.

04:56He is well-deserving.

04:58At the age of 15 or 16, James Rhee won a lot of medals.

05:03But so far, from the age of 8 to 16, you are still swimming.

05:08For you, what was the most challenging competition?

05:11The most challenging competition was the 11th Asian HQ.

05:16There were a lot of countries that I competed against.

05:20I lost a lot of height and my body was big.

05:24Does it matter?

05:26For those who don't know how to swim, does the height matter?

05:31Yes.

05:32If you are taller, you can be the first one to touch the water.

05:36That's the most challenging.

05:38If you are the first one to touch the water, you will have a shorter time.

05:44How do you overcome that?

05:46You train almost every day.

05:50How do you solve that kind of problem?

05:54Especially for your opponents.

05:56You are still a junior, but when you face seniors, it's a tougher competition.

06:01How do you solve that kind of problem?

06:04I solve it by learning from it.

06:07I practice the techniques so that I can be faster in that area.

06:15I'm not that fast.

06:17What is your favorite event in swimming?

06:21The 100-meter butterfly.

06:23That's where he won the gold medal.

06:25Why the 100-meter butterfly?

06:27What's with the stroke? Why is it your favorite?

06:30I like the 100-meter butterfly because I was able to excel here.

06:35I was able to slow down my time.

06:37Over time, it became my favorite stroke.

06:40Wow.

06:41We have a lot of questions.

06:43James, what grade are you in?

06:48I'm in Grade 9 from LSGH.

06:50Oh, Grade 9.

06:52How do you balance that?

06:55You train and you also study.

06:58I balance that by using time management.

07:02After school, after training, and when I get home, I study before I sleep.

07:09But your class is still ongoing.

07:11Yes, it is.

07:12It's like you're absent.

07:15This is the proof that James Wadey is not absent.

07:18Shout out to your teacher.

07:20I know you because you're in Grade 9.

07:23You're still in high school.

07:26There are times when you don't want to train after school.

07:34But what keeps you motivated to train and study everyday?

07:41I'm motivated because if you work hard, your hard work pays off.

07:50That's right.

07:52Of course, it's harder for James because he's a student-athlete from Las Alginas Hills.

07:58And of course, when you compete internationally, you're always absent from school because you're in another country.

08:06How do you manage that kind of situation?

08:10Especially to our viewers who don't know what life is like as a student-athlete.

08:15How do you manage that?

08:17Of course, when you come back, you'll do all the schoolwork that you skipped.

08:21How do you manage that?

08:22I manage it if I'm done with my swim in my event.

08:27For example, if I'm in another country, I ask my class if I missed something.

08:33Then I can do it in advance.

08:35So that when I arrive, I can do it right away.

08:38What's your favorite subject now?

08:40My favorite subject is English.

08:42English?

08:43But I don't like that subject.

08:45I thought he was going to say that.

08:48I thought he was going to say that.

08:50But now that you're a senior, have you thought of a course?

08:53Because there are academic tracks, right?

08:56Senior high school?

08:57I haven't thought of a course yet.

08:59But maybe sports?

09:01Yes, there are sports.

09:04But what do you want to do when you grow up?

09:06Aside from sports, do you have a career that you want to pursue?

09:10For now, I'm still focused on being an Olympian.

09:17Wow.

09:18Especially the last Paris Olympics.

09:21There were two swimmers who competed in the Paris Olympics.

09:25Kayla Sanchez and Jared Hutch.

09:28So, here I am.

09:29What was your reaction when you found out that there are swimmers who can compete?

09:35Did you know that they competed?

09:36Yes.

09:37What was your impression of their performance in Paris?

09:41It was very motivating because I also want to compete in the Olympics.

09:46Did you think that one day, you will be the one who will swim there?

09:50Yes.

09:51We were waiting for that.

09:52I was waiting for the runway.

09:54Because when they are called, they walk, right?

09:56Yes, they walk.

09:57I was waiting for that.

09:59James Lane, as part of your journey as a swimmer,

10:04you mentioned earlier that your goal every single day is to have a short time in your events.

10:11But so far, how is your time in every event?

10:15What is the time that you want to achieve in your target time

10:21so that you can break records and win medals in your events?

10:28What I want is to have a shorter time

10:33because I'm about to qualify for the World Juniors.

10:37It's just a few milliseconds.

10:41He already mentioned the World Junior Championships.

10:45What are the preparations for us to qualify here?

10:50It's just the times.

10:52I really want to have a shorter time.

10:55The competitions that you will participate in,

10:58is that the basis of the World Junior Championships?

11:02Is that your time there?

11:03Is that their basis?

11:04So, do you need to enter the qualifying time?

11:09I know that it's top 10 or top 8.

11:12Top 10.

11:13And so far, how are your rankings for the qualifiers?

11:16I don't have one yet.

11:18You don't have one yet.

11:19But in the World Junior Championships, what are you looking forward to?

11:22It's just a few years.

11:24You're about to transition to the Seniors Team.

11:27So, what are you looking forward to in the World Junior Championships?

11:29When is this? Where?

11:31It's in Europe.

11:34In Europe.

11:35And when is it?

11:36I'm not sure.

11:38You don't have a date yet.

11:39But how are your preparations?

11:42What are you looking forward to for this competition?

11:47I need to work hard on my training.

11:51And always do my best.

11:53Let's look forward to your campaign here in the World Junior Championships.

11:57Now, James, we have a lot of upcoming tournaments.

12:01So, what are our upcoming tournaments?

12:04And Broadway to the Olympics in 2028.

12:08My upcoming competitions are the Anypoint Tryouts and the Palawan Pambansa.

12:15Oh, that's close.

12:18James, you're one of the contenders for the Palawan Pambansa.

12:23But last year, you didn't play.

12:26No, I didn't play.

12:27So, James is your opponent.

12:29In the Palawan Pambansa, in Ilocos Norte.

12:34So, what are you looking forward to?

12:36Do you plan to win a gold medal in the Palawan Pambansa?

12:41My goal is to win gold medals and records.

12:47What category? All of them?

12:49Yes, all of them.

12:51Oh, my. James is afraid to compete in different regions.

12:56What region will you represent?

12:59NCR.

13:00Oh, NCR.

13:01I'm from Mandaluyong.

13:02So, I'll represent home court.

13:05We all know that NCR is the overall champion in the Palawan Pambansa.

13:10It's a shame that James didn't play.

13:12Last year, he didn't play in Cebu.

13:15So, since you're in Grade 9, this will be your second to last Palawan Pambansa?

13:21Third.

13:23Oh, third.

13:24Next year, I'll be 18 years old.

13:26Oh, okay.

13:27So, senior high.

13:28Yes.

13:29But aside from the first Palawan Pambansa and Junior Championships,

13:36you're now 16 years old.

13:39But overall, what is your ultimate goal for your swimming career?

13:44Especially, you're 16 years old and after two years, you'll transition to the senior state.

13:50My ultimate goal is to become an Olympian and to break international records.

13:56But who is your Olympic swimmer idol?

14:00I think I know who you're talking about.

14:02Michael Phelps.

14:03Of course, Michael Phelps is the idol of young swimmers.

14:07He's the most medaled swimmer.

14:10I think he's also the most medaled Olympian.

14:12Yes, he is.

14:14I watch his videos.

14:16It's so fast.

14:17Maybe your mom watched it.

14:19Yes, maybe your mom is also an idol of Michael Phelps.

14:21I saw my son.

14:22Yes, your father is also an idol of Michael Phelps.

14:24But this is the last question from us, James Ray.

14:29You're 16 years old.

14:31You started swimming when you were 8 years old.

14:34He's already 8 years old.

14:35So, you started swimming when you were 8 years old.

14:37You're already a veteran when it comes to swimming.

14:40What do you want to say to your teammates, especially those who are your age,

14:44who also want to start swimming and learn how to swim.

14:47Maybe you'll be part of the national team someday.

14:49I want to say to the youth,

14:53always do your best in training,

14:56trust in the Lord,

14:58always train harder,

15:00and honor your parents.

15:03I also want to know,

15:04what is your advice to those who want to learn how to swim?

15:08Especially those who are afraid.

15:09Yes, afraid of water.

15:12Just practice everyday.

15:15Swimming is also for survival skills,

15:20just in case you're in a pool or a beach.

15:23That's a shout-out to the coaches,

15:26to your parents,

15:27teachers, and classmates.

15:30Maybe they'll take a break later.

15:33Shout-out to your friends, coaches,

15:35and of course, to your parents and friends.

15:37First of all, I want to thank the Lord for this opportunity,

15:41for the strength He's given me to achieve this achievement.

15:46I also want to thank my parents for their effort,

15:50for their hard work,

15:53and also to my coaches,

15:55to Coach Weng, Coach Amil, Coach Pao, Coach Rad, and Coach Rox.

16:00And to Coach Evan, thank you for guiding me.

16:05And also for my teammates and my friends,

16:10thank you for your support.

16:13And to Sir Jun, right?

16:16Again, thank you so much, James Riajido,

16:18and good luck in your upcoming competitions.

16:21And let's look forward to what James Riajido will do next.

16:25I'll look forward to that in the next tournaments.

16:27Yes.

16:28All right?

16:29Top prospects.

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