“It’s an honor to receive this World Fair Play Award. I’m so grateful and happy to be one of the awardees,” said Casugay, who was accompanied by his Dutch wife Lisa. Read more👇
awards rites by the organizing Council of the International Fair Play Committee in Budapest, Hungary.“It’s an honor to receive this World Fair Play Award. I’m so grateful and happy to be one of the awardees,” said Casugay, who was accompanied by his Dutch wife Lisa.
Her post was accompanied by the famous quote from the French founder of the International Olympic Committee Baron Pierre de Coubertin: “The important thing in life is not the triumph, but the fight; the essential thing is not to have won, but to have fought well.” Casugay earned the admiration of the international sports community when he gave up his commanding lead to help a drowning Indonesian opponent Arip Nurdihayat amid the strong waves brought about by Typhoon Tisoy during the competition. His bravery cost him the gold medal.Casugay’s act of kindness garnered commendations from various people, including no less than Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
“It is nice to recognize an athlete not only for his athletic skills, but also for his humanity,” said UPSA President Raul Canlas. “Holding surfing during the Southeast Asian Games is a milestone event. It paved the way for the ISA to recognize the region and allowed Roger to be also recognized.”
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