Student athletes from Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental turned in strong performances at the Asian Open Schools Invitational Long Course (AOSI LC) Swimming Championships Bangkok 2026, earning medals and commendable finishes in one of Asia’s premier international swimming competitions.

Kacie Gabrielle Tionko, a Grade 12 student of Silliman University, emerged as one of the meet’s top performers, winning five gold medals and two silver medals in freestyle and medley events.

Her consistent podium finishes earned her a Top 2 overall ranking in the Girls 18 years old and over category, placing her among the elite swimmers of the competition.

Alessandro Izacz Concepcion, a Grade 11 student also of Silliman University, likewise reached the podium, earning two bronze medals in the 50-meter and 100-meter breaststroke events.

Other Sillimanians who competed and finished their respective events successfully included Kyle Wei Lin Ng (Grade 11), Astrid Deniz Abuhan (Grade 2), and Arin Godric Tionko (Grade 4), gaining valuable international exposure and competitive experience.

Held from January 29 to February 1, 2026 at the Assumption University Aquatic Center, Suvarnabhumi Campus, Bangkok, Thailand, the AOSI LC Swimming Championships is a premier international swimming competition that promotes friendship, sportsmanship, and cultural exchange among young athletes from various Asian nations.