KUCHING: Power Aquatics Swimming Club (PASC) swimmers Sheamus Chew Heng Yi and Chereen Ngo YiRui have booked a slot for the upcoming SEA Age Group Championships in Singapore this June after showcasing spectacular performances at the 60th MILO/MAS Malaysia Invitational Age Group Swimming Championships 2025.
Situated at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil, Sheamus Chew and Chereen Ngo were the only PASC swimmers to qualify for the Singaporean swimming meet out of the seven swimmers fielded by the Sarawak-based club in the three-day event that began on Feb 20.
PASC coach Voon was full of praise for the swimmers and described their performance as incredible.
“Sheamus had participated in nine individual events, won all the gold medals, and equalled one meet record whereas Chereen also broke a record in the women’s 1500m freestyle event.
“Their hard work (in the competition) had certainly paid off as they have qualified for the SEA Age Group Championships slated to be held in Singapore this coming June,” he told Sarawak Tribune on Monday (Feb 24).
Among those who also represented PASC were Ethan Tan Kheng Hong, Elisha Lee Ern, Bong Yi Xiang, Eva Chai and Larissa Yii who have none the less displayed an exemplary performance in the meet.
Voon also expressed gratitude towards the Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, for his continuous support on PASC’s development programme.
“I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Datuk Seri Abdul Karim and his ministry for their support. With their backing, we anticipate even bigger events for our swimmers this year,” he added.
For the record, in the open swimming meet, Sarawak excelled, securing 22 golds, 12 silvers, and 13 bronzes to place fourth overall. Selangor finished in third with 22 golds, 32 silvers, and 45 bronzes, while the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur took second with 23 golds, 44 silvers, and 42 bronzes. Hong Kong China Swimming Association dominated with 81 golds, 32 silvers, and 17 bronzes.
Meanwhile, in the closed swimming meet, Sarawak brought home 36 golds, 14 silvers, and 27 bronzes, earning a strong third place. Selangor claimed second with 43 golds, 52 silvers, and 45 bronzes, while the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur topped the rankings with 47 golds, 46 silvers, and 35 bronzes.
