Big boost for athletics as Fil-Moroccan joins team

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 10:27:27 +0000

Said Germali, a Fil-Moroccan from the US, was given the green light by the Philippine Track and Field Association (Patafa) to compete in the 30th Southeast Asian Games.
Patafa president Philp Juico and secretary general Agapito Capistrano on Sunday met Germali, 22, and his parents, father Adam and mother Juliet, after the Portland-based runner topped the 1500 meters during the weekly Patafa relays at the newly-built Track Stadium in Capas, Tarlac.
Personnel from the Patafa were on hand to discuss with the Germalis their travel arrangements for the Nov. 30-Dec. 11 SEAG.
Germali, who blew into town on Thursday night, plans to return about a week before his event to get acclimatized.
When he gets back to the US, Germali will take part in races, notably in cross-country to help him toughen up for the SEAG.
Germali did 3:59 i
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