The Philippines' top elite athletes and promising juniors are set to compete in the 2026 Asia Triathlon Cup Subic Bay, scheduled for May 2-3 at the Subic Freeport Zone.
Elite Men's Competition
Competition in the Elite category kicks off on Sunday, with Filipino representatives including Dayshaun Ramos, Kim Andrew Remolino, Matthew Justine Hermosa, Joshua Ramos, John Chicano, Juan Miguel Tayag, Christopher Adrian Te, John Wayne Ybañez, John Michael Lalimos, Irienold Reig Jr., and Renz Wynn Corbin. They will face a formidable field led by reigning men's champion Takuto Oshima of Japan and last year's runner-up Daryn Konysbayev of Kazakhstan.
Elite Women's Division
In the women's elite division, Faith Raven Alcoseba and Erika Burgos, both veterans of the Asian Beach Games in China, will join Samantha Corpuz, Dhana Victoria Seda Lomboy, Mikele Katerina Jopson, and Nicole Del Rosario. They will compete against defending champion Manami Hayashi of Japan and bronze medalist Hye Rim Jeong of South Korea.
Junior Category Action
The Junior category, scheduled for Saturday, features local athletes Darell Bada, Euan Andrew Ramos, Red Maoreen Reyes, Carron Cañas, Franco Pe, Giro Don Rafael Gito, Peter Sancho Del Rosario, David Piete Mora, Anisha Eunice Caluya, Christy Ann Perez, and Aira Danara Gregorio. They will test their mettle against a tough international field headlined by Kazakhstan's Ramazan Ainegov (boys) and Alua Nurmuhamet (girls).
Ainegov, ranked No. 728 in the world, placed fourth in the 2026 Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, and won bronze at the Asia Triathlon Junior and U23 Championships in Hong Kong last month. Nurmuhamet, ranked No. 638 globally, dominated the 2025 Asian Triathlon Youth and U15 Championships in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Known locally as SuBIT, the Subic Bay International Triathlon is a key stop in the Asia Triathlon Cup series and a vital event for athletes seeking world ranking points and international exposure.
