Rolando Isidro punches two Final entries in 2026 PRA Indoor meet

Isidro on the winning podium (c/o PSC)

FOR the love of the game, 47-year-old Rolando “Sid”  Isidro was the only athlete to compete in three separate events in the 2026 Philippine Rowing Association (PRA) Indoor Meet presented by the Philippine Sports Commission at the University Hotel, UP Diliman in Quezon City. 

After a decade-long stint with the national team from 2004–2013, Isidro displayed his strength and power as he secured Final spots in the Masters 500 meter (m) and Novice 2000m relay, despite being disqualified from the Open 1km.

“Hindi kasi sa akin, ini-enjoy ko na lang. Noong nag-entry ako ng Masters, nakita ko may Solo na 1km. Tutal nandito na rin naman na ako, naghanap naman na ako for Relay. Kaya nung may nakuha na ako na slot, sabi ko sige,” he shared. 

“Sinusubukan ko lang din ‘yung sarili ko. Gini-gauge ko lang.”

Still rowing with the Philippine Coast Guard, Isidro showed confidence on his two Final events in the competition. 

“Sa Masters, ibibigay ko na lang ‘yung best ko. Kasi ‘yun naman ‘yung ginusto ko, so kailangan podium. Sa Novice naman, siguro… Mga friend ko mga kasama ko pero ‘di kami nag-eensayo, pero gagawin ko na lang din ‘yung best ko kasi ako lang ‘yung last rower na papasok.” 

Isidro, will try to top fellow finalists Christopher Skuse, Bennis Caw, Jude Galvadores, and Jayson Tan in the Masters 500m. 

For his Novice event, he is teamed up with Tall & Furious, fighting for the podium against Grail X Maharlika (Team A and B), Team RexDu, and ProGym B. 

In the Under-21 Men’s Open 1000m race, Kent Francis Chua, Jessie Macawile, Elijah Fernandez, Zydrhyx Kyl Honrubia, Stephen Andre Trovela, and Emman Pilar will all clash for a medal spot. 

The seniors edition for the 1000m race will see a heated action as Marc Belando, Eron Castellon, Jay Mhar Aicala, John Martin De Jesus, Vincent Chua, and Reymart Nevado dash for a Top 3 finish. 

In the women’s division, Lane 1 Maria Krishna Datu aim to snatch a gold medal finish against tough foes Maribeth Taranto, Alexandra Muyot, Kat Santos, Mary Grace Secadron, and Carla Elizaga in the Women’s Open 1000m.