A breath of fresh air and a very overwhelming sense of pride was afforded by the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation for giving the country 5 golds and 2 silver medals from the recently concluded International Dragon Boat Federation World Championships in Tampa Florida USA. After the AZKALS loss in the qualifier this is surely something to be proud about.
Unfortunately even with the said achievement controversy still hounds the said victory as there is the issue with their not being recognized by the POC as the official national sports association (NSA) for dragon boat. They are also not endorsed by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)there by not qualified to compete at the upcoming SEA GAMES. In which case happened earlier at the Asian Games.
Sad to say but politicking had been the Game that PSC and POC had been playing for years that's why nothing much really comes out of any sports program. I am assuming this is almost sure GOLD at the SEA Games and I am hoping PNoy and other level headed government officials intercede and do something about it.
As a final note and final question though, Will the Dragon Boat Team go the route of what the Philippine Volcanoes and AZKALS did?
Seeing that they have toned and buff bodies from Dragon boat Racing. Will they pose in their undies for one of the Local clothing brands?
Will it be Boxer or Briefs?....LOL
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