The Philippines is a country known for world-class sports figures like
boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, kegler Paeng Nepomuceno, runner Lydia De Vega, the
magician Efren “Bata” Reyes, and Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire. These
athletes are products of hard work and training that they developed when they
were still young. Such is the case of this upcoming water polo star from UST.
Born Aljon Salonga on
November 4, 1992 in Las Pinas City to Mr. Reynaldo Salonga and Ms. Virginia
Salonga, this 5-foot-9 tanker from UST took Fine Arts and Design.
Asked how he balanced
his sports and his studies, “When I was in college, I used to train at 5 in the
morning and leave at 6:40 for my 7am to 12nn class. I also go to the gym in the
afternoon around 5pm to lift some weights”, replied Aljon.
Aljon already won in several competitions like
winning a gold medal in the 2nd Pilipinas beach water polo at Anvaya
Cove Resort in Subic, clinching 2 bronze medals and 1 silver medal in Thailand
Phuti Anan Water Polo Cup. Back in college, he also won 3 silver medals and 2
bronze medals in UAAP swimming championships.
“For me, our advantages
in international competitions are being resourceful, quick, and our passion for
ball games like basketball or football that we can use in this kind of game. If
we are also good in swimming, we can make good adjustments because this sports
has similarities with other kinds of sports”, quipped Aljon.
“I think this sport
will be more popular here in our country if we can bring home gold medals in
South East Asian (SEA) Games because we still haven’t won the gold in water
polo. The media can also be of great help to spread awareness about this sport.
We in the Philippine water polo team
help in hosting tournaments here in the country like Beach Water Polo
and Inter-School Water Polo games. We also help teach children and teens about
water polo during Saturdays”, added Aljon.
Aljon also happens to be a television and
print ads model. He appeared in several tv commercials that include Revicon. Blessed
with good looks, humility, perseverance and talent combined with unceasing
faith in God, this lad will definitely reach his dreams in the very near
future.
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