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MANILA — A total of 113 swimmers from eight of the 11 countries in the region are set to take part in the 4th Southeast Asian Open Water Championships, kicking off Friday at the Boracay Newcoast.It is a three-day meet—which will be hosted by the Philippines for the first time—running from August 21 to 23 in tourist destination Boracay in Malay, Aklan.“Indonesia had its Bali, Thailand had its Pattaya, and now the Philippines has Boracay to be proud of, so we can anticipate even more swimmers and tourists to watch the open water swimming meet,” said Philippine Aquatics Inc. secretary general Eric Buhain.Beyond the sporting competition which is presented by the Philippine Sports Commission, the event is expected to showcase Boracay to visiting athletes, officials and spectators from participating countries -- Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, as well as host Philippines.Buhain and PAI executive director Anthony emphasized that extra precautions were taken so that the meet will have three days of smooth sailing, with lifeguards, life rafts and medical and other needed personnel addressing the needs of swimmers all throughout strategic locations of the course.

A total of 113 swimmers from eight of the 11 countries in the region are set to take part in the 4th Southeast Asian Open Water Championships, kicking off Friday at the Boracay Newcoast.

A total of 113 swimmers from eight of the 11 countries in the region are set to take part in the 4th Southeast Asian Open Water Championships, kicking off Friday at the Boracay Newcoast.

More than 100 swimmers set for action in SEA Open Water meet

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More than 100 swimmers set for action in SEA Open Water meet

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Published August 18, 2026 06:56 PM PHT

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