Cliff Diving's Olympic Ambitions Soar Amidst El Nido's Stunning Cliffs
Source: news.source.inquirer
In El Nido, Palawan, the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series kicked off its 2025 season, showcasing the sport's potential to join the Olympics. Orlando Duque, a 13-time world champion and current sports director of the series, emphasized cliff diving's unique characteristics and its appeal for inclusion in the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane. The event, set against the picturesque backdrop of El Nido, highlighted the sport's spectacle and the diversity of its diving locations.
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The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series started its 2025 season in El Nido, Palawan, showcasing the sport's appeal and potential for Olympic inclusion.
Orlando Duque, a 13-time world champion and sports director, believes cliff diving has all the elements needed to be an Olympic sport.
The sport's inclusion in the Olympics is targeted for the 2032 games in Brisbane, Australia.
The event features three natural dive sites in El Nido, each requiring a different approach, highlighting the diversity and challenge of cliff diving.
Xantheia Pennisi, with Filipino heritage, is currently competing and ranked seventh in the women's competition.
