00:00Before they head into action in the 2024 ICF Dragon Boat World Championship,
00:05the Philippine National Dragon Boat Team held a press conference at the U-Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
00:12Daryl Oclares has the details.
00:19The Philippine Dragon Boat Team is set to embark on their most challenging race before the year ends.
00:25The home squad will face the best paddlers from all over the world in the 2024 ICF Dragon Boat World Championships,
00:34slated from October 28 to November 4 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
00:40Before the world meet commences, a press conference was held today for the national paddlers led by their team captain, OJ Fuentes.
00:49In an exclusive interview with PTV Sports, Fuentes said they are aiming to regain the overall championship previously won by the country in 2018.
00:59Of course, we are the host country. We want to beat our last record in the U.S.
01:07I hope we can do it, but we will do our best to achieve it. All athletes will do their best.
01:16The 26-year-old veteran athlete also gave a piece of advice to the next generation of paddlers who will also see action on the world stage.
01:25Just enjoy your passion for the Dragon Boat and do your best.
01:31If you are having a hard time, that's how it is. Not everything can be achieved easily.
01:38From Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Daryl Oclares for the National TV Network of the New and Better Philippines.
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