The Philippine Open Short Track Championships is the national short track speed skating competition in the Philippines. It is organized by the Philippine Skating Union.[1]
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Short track speed skating |
| Location | Philippines |
| Established | 2018 |
Number of tournaments | 1 |
The first edition will be held on September 27, 2018, at the SM Megamall Ice Skating Rink in Mandaluyong.[1] The performance of the more than 35 athletes which will compete in the inaugural edition of the championships will be used as basis for the selection of the Philippines' representatives in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games in short track speed skating. 500-meter, 1000-meter, 1,500-meter and relay will be contested for both male and female competitors.[2] India also fielded speed skaters in this edition.[3] Kevin Villanueva dominated the Men Senior Category by winning three gold medals while Kathryn Magno did the same for the Ladies Senior Category also by winning three gold medals.[4]
Results
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| Year | Host | Overall Champions (Senior) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Ladies | ||
| 2018 | Mandaluyong | Kevin Villanueva | Kathryn Magno |
References
edit- ^ a b Malanum, Jean (26 September 2018). "PSU to hold speed skating tournament". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
- ^ "35 skaters to compete at PH Open Short Track tournament". Manila Times. 26 September 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
- ^ Ramos, Josef (27 September 2018). "Phil Open Short Track Nat'l meet starts today". Manila Times. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ Malanum, Jean (29 September 2018). "Speed skater Magno wins 3 golds in Philippine Open". Philippine Canadian Inquirer. Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 29 September 2018.