On November 18, 2018, Mr. Allan Soria, the Sports Director of TUP, texted me to relay the message that the TUP Swimming Team has won 13 Gold Medals, 6 silvers, and 3 bronzes in the 1sr FESSAP or the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines.
According to Wikipedia,
"The Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines, abbreviated as FESSAP is a university sports federation based in the Philippines established in 1999. It is recognized by the Commission on Higher Education since 1999 and member of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) since 2009. The university sports body is the sole recognized body for university sports in the Philippines by FISU. FESSAP is also a member of the Asian University Sports Federation since 2000."
A controversy arose when the UAAP questioned before the FISU the membership of the FESSAP in the FISU. The Wikipedia explains:
"In 2013, the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) disputed the membership of FESSAP in FISU. The UAAP asserts that from the 1967 to 2007 the UAAP has been sending athletes to the Universiade, which is organized by FISU. In a meeting by the FISU Executive Committee in Trento, Italy held in December 8, 2013,FESSAP's membership was confirmed by FISU."
Nonetheless, the Grayhawks have given us much honor this time.
Rise Grayhawks!