Philippine Surfer Jay-R Esquivel Rides to Bronze at World Longboard Championships
Source: news.source.inquirer
Rogelio 'Jay-R' Esquivel of the Philippines secured a bronze medal at the International Surfing Association World Longboard Championships in El Salvador. His performance, which included precision maneuvering and taking advantage of cooperative waves, marked a significant achievement in his career. Esquivel, who has been surfing since he was six, also contributed to the Philippine team's bronze medal in the longboard team event, showcasing the country's growing prowess in the sport.
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Jay-R Esquivel won a bronze medal in the men's longboard event at the World Longboard Championships.
Esquivel expressed satisfaction with his performance and aims to improve further.
The Philippine team, including Esquivel, also won a bronze in the longboard team event.
Esquivel's achievements highlight the growing recognition of Philippine surfing on the global stage.
France won the team event, followed by the United States and the Philippines.
