The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) swimming team delivered a strong performance against nine other powerful universities at the 2024 Regional State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (RSCUAA) meet, held from December 14 to 20, at the Iloilo Sports Complex. The team clinched a total of eight medals—four individual and four relay—showcasing both individual brilliance and excellent teamwork in the water.
Nathan Beluso emerged as one of the standout athletes in the competition, making him qualified for the National SCUAA. Beluso claimed two podium finishes, earning silver in the men's 100-meter Butterfly and bronze in the 200-meter Butterfly.
Angela Eroy also finished strong, securing a silver medal in the women’s 100-meter Butterfly, likewise, qualifying for the National SCUAA.
In women’s 200-meter Butterfly, Lindsy Guarin added a third bronze medal to UPV's tally showcasing her skill in swimming.
In the team events, the UPV swimming team secured a bronze in the highly-competitive 4x100 Meter Freestyle Relay. The relay team, consisting of Nathan Beluso, Nanzerine Balsamo, John Cornelius Basco, and Jessmick Valencia delivered a tight performance, finishing strong against strong competition to secure their place on the podium.
This achievement would not have been possible without the guidance of their coaches and trainer — Asst. Prof. Teresita Portugalete-Nolledo, Mr. Crisanto Sorsano Jr., and Renold Dutchilla. Their time, effort, and expertise contributed to the success of the team in this year’s RSCUAA.
