MAKATI CITY — Krystal Ava David, a member of the Colegio San Agustin (CSA) Varsity Swim Team from Makati, is currently representing the Philippines at the 12th Asian Age Group Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. The competition, which runs from July 16 to 25, 2026, brings together elite youth swimmers from across the continent. David's participation in this prestigious international meet is the culmination of her dedication and hard work, marking a significant milestone in her young career.
A Rising Star in Philippine Swimming
David has established herself as one of the country's most promising young swimmers through a series of impressive performances. She won three gold medals at the 2025 Batang Pinoy, sweeping the 50m, 100m, and 200m breaststroke events in the 14-15 Year Old Category. At the 2026 NCR Meet, she continued her dominance with golds in the 50m, 100m, and 200m breaststroke, as well as a silver in the 4x50m freestyle relay. In the 2026 Palarong Pambansa, she helped set a new record in the 4x50m relay with a time of 2:00.97.
David has also proven herself at the national level, placing second in the 100m breaststroke and winning bronze in the 50m and 200m breaststroke at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa. Her consistent excellence at both regional and national competitions has earned her a spot on the NCR team for the Palarong Pambansa and now a place in the Philippine delegation to the Asian Age Group Championships.
Makati's Support for Its Athletes
The Asian Age Group Championships, a continental event, features over a thousand of participants from more than 30 countries. The Philippine delegation, which includes David and other standout swimmers, aims to achieve strong results and gain valuable international experience. The entire Makati community extends its support and best wishes to Krystal as she competes on the continental stage.
