Strengthening International Ties to Elevate Philippine Swimming

Philippine Aquatics Inc. (PAI) is pleased to announce the formalization of a strategic partnership with Nunawading Swim Club (NSC) of Melbourne, Australia—an esteemed institution renowned as one of the country’s premier swimming organizations, with a distinguished legacy of developing Olympians, Commonwealth Games representatives, and world-class competitors since its founding in 1960.

 

Under the terms of a signed Memorandum of Agreement, PAI and NSC will collaborate on a comprehensive program encompassing joint training camps, technical knowledge transfer initiatives, and specialized development pathways for both athletes and coaches. These activities will be hosted at leading Philippine venues including the state-of-the-art facilities in New Clark City and Baguio City, leveraging international expertise alongside robust local support to raise performance benchmarks and foster a culture of excellence in Philippine swimming.

 

The partnership is already demonstrating tangible impact, as SEA Games Gold Medalist and national team swimmer Xiandi Chua is currently undergoing training with Nunawading Swim Club—exemplifying how global exposure and high-performance training environments can accelerate the growth of Filipino athletes.

 

• Simon Beqir – Chief Executive Officer, Nunawading Swim Club

• Matthew Miur – President, Nunawading Swim Club

• Eric Buhain – Secretary General, Philippine Aquatics Inc.

• Anthony Reyes – Executive Director, Philippine Aquatics Inc.

• Akiko Thomson Guevarra – Head of Foreign Affairs, Philippine Aquatics Inc.

• Rowena Thelmo – Representative, Filipino Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation

 

United by a shared commitment to the sport, PAI and NSC advance with a clear vision: to empower athletes, equip coaches, and forge lasting international friendships—one stroke at a time.