World Grand Prix #1 (WGP#1) Waterjet World Cup 2024 4th Placer Vito Tinio

<div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1734437903571vito tinio A.jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p><strong>Vito Tinio</strong>, 13, proudly waved the Philippine flag as he represented the country in the Waterjet World Grand Prix #1 (WGP#1) Waterjet World Cup 2024 (Junior 13-15 category) held at Jomtien Beach in Pattaya, Thailand last December 11 to 15. Vito, the youngest in the Philippine delegation for this year&#x27;s King’s Cup, placed fourth at the international jet ski competition.</p><p>“Beaming with pride,” his mom, NicePrint&#x27;s <strong>Charisse Tinio</strong>, describes how they felt after witnessing Vito&#x27;s “amazing performance.” “From 17 riders, he qualified to make it to the 10 official riders for the race and down to the top 4 win.”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1734432761681IMG_5323.jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1734433102741IMG_5694.JPG" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1734437684433vito tinio B.jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Vito with coach BJ Ang of Networx jet sports and Attapon Oil Kunsa and Jumbo Tuner of 777 performance (Vito&#x27;s jet ski tuner and team manager)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>Vito&#x27;s family was present to celebrate the milestone with him, as he stepped up to the podium and received a trophy next to junior representatives from Thailand and Finland.</p><p>Still reeling from this victory, proud mom Charisse shared that Vito is only in his first year of racing, so they&#x27;re excited at what&#x27;s ahead for their son as he continues to develop in this water sport. </p><p>“It started out as a hobby as we are always on the beach,” Charisse tells <strong>Metro.Style</strong>. “His dad Jibby, got a jet ski for leisure, then one day while riding in Subic, daddy Jib’s friend, coach BJ Ang, saw his ride and immediately saw his potential in this sport.” She also acknowledges that this victory wouldn&#x27;t have been possible without the solid support of people and groups, like coach BJ Ang of Networx jet sports and Attapon Oil Kunsa of 777 performance as Vito&#x27;s jet ski tuner and team manager.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1734437954974DSC09380.JPG" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1734432924081IMG_6054a.jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1734437650494vito tinio C.jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Vito with the Philippine team</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1734432944364IMG_6066a.jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1734432963803IMG_6074a.jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Vito has shown remarkable passion for jet ski racing despite being a newbie. His hard work and perseverance, Charisse says, are already paying off, and with continuous support from his parents, there&#x27;s no doubt he can make waves in this sport again.</p><p>When asked about her advice to fellow parents for supporting their kids’ hobbies and interests, Charisse shares, “Our suggestion, Jibby and I, is to always explore where your child would excel and enjoy. Through the years since Vito was, I believe, four years old, we tried to put him into different sports like soccer, basketball, go-karting, and golf but we saw his passion for jet skiing even in the beginning.”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1734433075901IMG_6071a.jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/> </div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1734433134744IMG_6076a.jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Talking about Vito’s preparations for the competition, she adds, “It takes a lot of training, hours of riding, and many sacrifices to be in Subic during weekends to practice. Vito needed physical strength, as well as mental strength to succeed in this kind of sport.” </p><p>It&#x27;s definitely not easy riding the waves, but the ride is always smoother and more enjoyable with supportive people cheering him on at the shore.</p><div><br/></div><p>Photos courtesy of <strong>Charisse Tinio</strong></p>

This 13-Year-Old Filipino Athlete Places 4th in WGP#1 Waterjet World Cup 2024

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