By Hanah Tabios
Heroism has paid off for Filipino local surfer Roger Casugay after bagging the country’s first gold medal in the surfing competition of the 30th Southeast Asian Games Sunday in San Juan, La Union province.
Filipino surfers Rogelio “Jay-R” Esquivel, left (in red), and surfing ‘hero’ Roger Casugay (in white), share a light moment after competing in the golden match of men’s longboard category in the 30th Southeast Asian Games Sunday. Casugay bags the first gold for the country while Esquivel settles for silver. (United Philippine Surfing Association photo)
Casugay recently made headlines after saving Indonesian challenger Mencos Cosomen from drowning during the semifinals round of the competition which prompted the cancellation of their game last Friday.
On Sunday, the surfing “hero” faced off with Filipino friend opponent Rogelio “Jay-R” Esquivel in the golden match of men’s longboard category.
The head-to-head challenge between the two Filipino bets has earned the country with gold and silver medals, respectively.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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