Philippine Swimming League

The Philippine Swimming League (PSL) is an organization for the sport of Swimming based in the Philippines. The PSL also organizes swimming tournaments usually conducted by month in different places in the Philippines and oversees a national swimming team which competes in different international swimming competitions.

The PSL is recognized by the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP),[1] and affiliated by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The federation comprises 150 swimming clubs across the country.[1] The current president of the body is former national swimmer Susan Papa, while former senator Nikki Coseteng is the chairman.

In May 2018, the PSL began its unification talks with the rival group, the FINA, POC and POC-recognized Philippine Swimming, Inc. under the leadership of Olympic swimmer Gerardo "Ral" Rosario, who claimed to be the president of the organization.[2][3]

References

  1. 1 2 Noguera, Emil C. (January 1, 2016). "Papa aims for more swimming reforms". Manila Times. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Finally, unity in PH swimming". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 1, 2018. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
  3. ↑ Navarro, June V. (June 11, 2018). "Unrecognized swim groups can't join PSI events". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
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