By Hanah Tabios
Filipino fans lauded a local surfer’s sportsmanship after saving his drowning Indonesian competitor Friday in the surfing competition of the 30th Southeast Asian Games in San Juan, La Union.
Pinoy competitor Roger Casugay rescued Indonesian longboard champ Mencos Cosomen despite the ongoing gold medal race in the 30th Southeast Asian Games n San Juan, La Union Friday. (Contributed photo)
Social media users hailed Filipino surfer Roger Casugay as a hero for saving Indonesian surfing sensation Mencos Cosomen from drowning despite the ongoing gold medal race.
Casugay, a native of San Fernando, La Union, sacrificed his lead during the longboard semifinals competition and was the first to rescue his challenger.
Reports said Cosomen’s leash broke and he was swept away by a 10-foot wave.
The two later paddled back to the shore together as the competition was put on hold amid the incident.
The United Philippine Surfing Association also lauded Casugay for his effort to save his fellow competitor, calling it “Sportsmanship at its finest!” (with reports from Richa Noriega)
Source: Manila Bulletin
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