Rise On Ice: Meeting Our 2017 Southeast Asian Games Athletes

The start of the Southeast Asian Games 2017 is just around the corner. And before our SEAGames athletes leave for Malaysia, the official venue of the event, we were fortunate to meet some of them via SM Skating's invitation!

RISE ON ICE: Road to SEA Games

We recently met face-to-face some of our athletes in figure skating, ice hockey, and speed skating who will represent the Philippines. This is significant because it is the first SEA Games to host winter sports.

Joining the roster of athletes to represent the Philippines at the 29th SEA Games from August 19-31, 20l 7 are: figure skaters Michael Martinez, Jules Alpe, Samantha Cabiles, and Alison Perticheto, Ice Hockey Team Pilipinas, and the country's first speed skater, Kathryn Magno.

Kathryn Magno, Philippines' 1st Speed Skater

Philippine Ice Hockey Team on SM Skating: Rise On Ice

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Winter Olympian Michael Martinez leads fellow figure skaters Samantha Cabiles, Alisson Perticheto, and Jules Alpe into hopeful victory as they show off their new programs for the 20l7-20l8 skating season in the Southeast Asian Games.

Medallists in their own right, the figure skaters hope to glide their way into top spots as they join the first SEA Games to include winter sports. Joining Team Philippines is the country's lone speed skater, Kathryn Magno, who comes from a fresh win as the 2016 Tri-Series South East Asia Cup gold medalist.

Ice Hockey Team Philipppines

With 29th SEA Games Figure Skates Jules Alpe

"It gives us great pleasure to see our country, much more our home-grown athletes, participate in such a well-renowned event. We at SMLEI have been long supporters of our ice athletes, and we are proud to be part of their journey towards international success," SMLEI is the only company in the Philippines to carry Olympic size ice rinks through its brand "SM Skating", says Edgar Tejerero, President of SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc.

Also gunning for gold is Team Pilipinas the country’s national team for ice hockey. Though quite newly formed, the promising Team Pilipinas has already won the bronze award in their first competitive tournament, the Asian Winter Games. Well-practiced, and now hungrier for more, the team is aiming to bring another medal home for the country.

Ice Hockey Team Philippines on SM Skating Rink at SM Megamall - Mega Fashion Hall=

Rise On Ice Press Conference before the Send-Off

Southeast Asian Games Schedule (Winter Games) 

• August 20-24 Ice Hockey 
• August 26-27 Figure Skating
• August 30-31 Short Track Speed Skating

Kudos to all our Pinoy athletes on their Road to the SEA Games 2017! God bless and Rise On Ice! Catch more about the SEAGames, Skating events, and team updates from SM Skating on @smskating social media.