800 Athletes Gear Up for ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships in New Clark City
Source: news.source.abante
The ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships 2025, set to take place from May 1-4 in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac, will feature around 800 athletes, including 60 from six foreign countries. The event, crucial for selecting the national team for the Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, will showcase top Filipino athletes alongside competitors from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, India, and Papua New Guinea. The championships will also serve as a qualifier for the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, with competitions scheduled to avoid the peak summer heat.
Key Points
The championships will host 800 athletes, including international participants from six countries.
It serves as a selection event for the Philippine national team for the Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.
The event also qualifies athletes for the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain.
Competitions are scheduled to avoid peak summer heat, ensuring athlete safety.
The venue, New Clark City, offers an Olympic atmosphere with a complete warm-up area.
Top Filipino athletes, including Paris Olympians Jan Tolentino Cabang and Lauren Hoffman, will participate.
The event is supported by various sponsors and organizations, enhancing its competitive nature.
