RSA fetes Filipino athletes, says Paris breakthrough possible

San Miguel CEO and President Ramon S. Ang (3rd from left) along with First Pacific Company Chairman and CEO Manny V. Pangilinan will be honored as Executives of the Year for working closely together to restore dignity and faith to Philippine basketball in the year just passed.(PSA photo)

MANILA — Longtime sports patron Ramon S. Ang believes the country is geared to win more golds in the coming Paris Olympics as he paid tribute to all Filipino athletes, particularly those who were honored during the recent Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards.

Ang, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) President and Chief Executive Officer, received his second PSA Executive of the Year award and this time, he shared it with Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) Chairman and President Manny V. Pangilinan as their partnership paved the way for the Asiad basketball gold.

He said the upcoming OIympiad will mark the 100th year of Philippines’ participation as the country looks to replicate the feat of gold-winning weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz in the Tokyo Games.

“Everything is possible when all the country’s stakeholders work together. It was just three years ago when Hidilyn Diaz shone in Tokyo for our first gold in the Olympics. And just last year, we grabbed the Asian Games gold in basketball that eluded us for 60 years. So I think another breakthrough is possible,” Ang said.

“That gold medal was the result of the hard work and effort of not just the players and coaching staff, but most especially, MVP himself. The Gilas Pilipinas program is really his brainchild, and without his vision, commitment, and patriotism to see the program through all these years, we probably would not have a champion Gilas team,” Ang said.

“We are proud to have been given the opportunity to be part of it, and we thank MVP for lifting Philippine basketball to greater heights,” he added.

At the invitation of Pangilinan, Ang supported the country’s successful co-hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, when Philippine team shared the spotlight with the world’s best basketball teams.

“I thank the PSA for the honor and dedicate it to the Gilas Pilipinas team who worked so hard to bring home the gold medal in the face of tough odds,” Ang, who was first conferred with the PSA Executive of the Year Award in 2017, said.

He added: “ I hope the amazing feat of Philippine basketball team will also inspire our athletes to go for more gold medals in Paris.”

Olympian and pole vaulter EJ Obiena led those who were feted during the annual awards conducted by the country’s oldest sportswriting organization.

Also honored were Philippine Women’s Football team Filipinas, Asian Games gold medalists Meggie Ochoa and Annie Ramirez June Mar Fajardo (Mr. Basketball), Tots Carlos (Ms. Volleyball), Sarina Bolden (Ms. Football), and Alex Eala (Ms. Tennis).

To honor the country’s Olympic medal winners in Tokyo, Ang provided P22 million in incentives, including P10 million to weightlifter Diaz. Boxers Carlo Paalam and Nesthy Petecio also got P5 million each for winning silver medals while Eumir Marcial earned P2 million for his bronze medal feat. (PR)

PSC Statement of Gratitude

PSC Statement of Gratitude

The year 2023 was truly commendable. 

Culminating our first year in service, we at the PSC Board are proud and grateful for the achievements and lessons of the past year. We stand at the intersection of inspiration and determination, fueled by the passion of our nation’s athletes and the unwavering support of the Filipino people.

The past year showed us the many faces of resilience, victories, and invaluable lessons. Our national athletes, the pride of our nation, brought honor to our country on numerous occasions.

Our Team Philippines made a successful showing at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games with a staggering medal haul of 58 golds, 85 silvers, and 117 bronzes to maintain its prominence within the region, supported by the 33-34-50 medal cast courtesy of our para athletes at the 12th ASEAN Para Games.

At the 19th Asian Games, the country improved to 17th overall ranking with four gold, two silver, and 12 bronze medals on statline, followed by the impressive performance of our para athletes claiming 10-4-5 gold-silver-bronze medal tally at the 4th Asian Para Games. 

Whether on the grand stages of international competitions, or in the heart of our local sports arenas, our athletes exemplified the true spirit of sportsmanship. 

All these victories in 2023 would not be possible without the untiring support from our partners in the Executive Office, the Senate and Congress, PAGCOR, the Philippine Olympic Committee, National Sports Associations, and other stakeholder, who served with us at the forefront of providing the utmost support for our national athletes.

Yet, in our pursuit of excellence, we recognize that growth stems from introspection. The past year allowed us to examine not only our triumphs, but also the areas where we can refine our strategies. This introspection has been fundamental in shaping our plans for the coming year.

As we set our sights for 2024, the PSC is committed to continue the cycle of success we have established in the last years and elevate our support for national athletes – all while ensuring the sustained growth of grassroots sports development. 

We give our full support to our athletes that will represent the country at the Paris Summer Olympics in June, with the goal of building a continuous winning tradition at the most prestigious global sporting meet.

We also rally behind our para athletes ready to showcase their athletic prowess at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games in August. Likewise, we brace for Filipinos to rise on ice at the upcoming Winter Youth Olympic Games to start the wave of success this year.

In all of this, we continue to believe that the true strength of a sporting nation lies in its grassroots. This year, we aim to intensify efforts to identify and nurture young talents from communities nationwide. 

By investing in grassroots sports development, such as the recently concluded Batang Pinoy and the Philippine National Games, we aspire to build a robust foundation for sustained excellence in the years to come.

In closing, the PSC is energized and resolute in our commitment to advancing Philippine sports. We embark on this journey with a clear realization – that the achievements of our athletes are the result of a collective effort. 

A testament that we can reach more when we empower one another. A redefinition of an athlete of championship quality.

Together, let us make 2024 a year of triumphs, united in our pursuit of inspiring generations, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of Philippine sports. (PSC Public Communications Office)

Swimmer Fernandez splashes away with gold, silver, emerging as most bemedaled bet in PNG

Quendy Fernandez during the awarding ceremonies in the women’s swimming event of the Philippine National Games.(PSC Media Pool)

STUNG by a close loss in a previous event earlier in the day, Quendy Fernandez charged back strong in handily topping the women’s 18-over 200-meter backstroke event, becoming the first quadruple gold medalist in the Philippine National Games at the Philsports pool in Pasig City yesterday.

In an intense duel between UP varsity squad teammates, Atasha dela Torre foiled Fernandez’s bid for a fourth straight gold in the women’s 18-over 50-meter freestyle after wins in the 50-meter butterfly, 100-meter backstroke and relay events the previous day.

Representing Ormoc City, Leyte, Dela Torre beat Fernandez by touch in winning the women’s 18-over freestyle event in a time of 28.04 seconds to the latter’s 28.16 seconds in the sportsfest organized by the Philippine Sports Commission.

It was Dela Torre’s second gold medal in three days, counting her victory in the women’s 18-over 100-meter freestyle last Monday, in the meet backed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp, PBA, Milo, Pocari Sweat and Chooks to Go.

Representing Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Fernandez, the UAAP Season 86 Swimming MVP and Rookie of the Year, shrugged off the setback an hour or so later in romping off with the mint in the women’s 18-over 200-meter backstroke in time of 2:29.52.

”I am very happy for Atasha. It was a close race but it only inspired me to do better in the 200-meter backstroke,” Fernandez, who missed her medal ceremony because she had to rush back to UP Diliman to complete some school requirements, said.

“I am super happy for this second gold and for representing my city as well as my school,” said Dela Torre, who also won a bronze medal in 50-meter freestyle event, as she and her UP teammate joined the ranks of having won more than three medals in the sportsfest.

Halfway through the meet and on a day when female athletes flexed both their mental and physical muscles, Women International Master Kylen Mordido also stood out in chess at the GSIS building in Pasay City.

Riding on a six-match winning streak entering the seventh and final round, Mordido, representing Dasmarinas, wound up her campaign with a draw against Mandaluyong’s Francoise Marie Magpily to top the women’s individual standard event in chess with 6.5 points.

A veteran of the 2022 Chess Olympiad in Chennai, India, she teamed up with Jeryl Mae San Diego in capturing the women’s team standard gold.

At the Philsports track oval, Davao City’s Lyka Labrica Catubig moved closer in completing a golden treble after stamping her class anew in bagging her second straight gold in the women’s U20 5,000-meter run in 19:26.84.

A BS Criminology student at the University of Mindanao, Catubig, who won the women’s 3,000-kilometer walk last that earned her the distinction as the first PNG gold medalist, will gun for a golden treble today in the 5,000-meter walk.

“At least I won’t be waking up early for my third event. But I intend to sleep early as usual,” quipped the Davao City pride, who woke up at 3 a.m. yesterday to reach the competition in time from her Manila quarters, since her third and last event will be held in the afternoon today. (PSC Media Pool)

Ormoc City swimmer Atasha dela Torre shows off the two golds and one bronze she has won in the Philippine National Games. (PSC Media Pool)

Team Filipinas’ historic win in 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup a milestone in Philippine sports, says Bong Go

Senator Bong Go.(PR photo)

“This marks a momentous milestone in the history of Philippine sports, signifying the continuous progress and growing prominence of women’s football in our country,” said Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, through Senate Resolution No. 715, which he introduced on August 1, Tuesday.

Go has lauded the Philippine Women’s Football Team for their historic victory over the New Zealand team in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Wellington, New Zealand.

The team’s exceptional sportsmanship, unwavering determination, and noteworthy skill led them to a monumental, first-ever victory against the formidable New Zealand team, with a final score of 1-0. A pivotal moment in the match came in the 24th minute, when Sarina Bolden scored the historic winning goal.

Significantly, the Filipinas outperformed New Zealand, a team ranked 20 places higher in the women’s football world ranking, thereby showcasing the Filipino athletes’ mettle in the global stage.

However, the Filipinas absorbed a 6-0 loss from Norway, the 1995 World Cup champion, to end their historic campaign in the FIFA Women’s World Cup on July 30. Despite this loss, their effort in reaching the World Cup and defeating a higher-ranked New Zealand team remains a remarkable achievement in Philippine sports history.

“Their unwavering support, dedication, exceptional expertise, and guidance have been instrumental in preparing and leading the team to this historic win,” Go said as he praised the team’s coaching staff led by Coach Alen Stajcic and team manager Jeff Cheng.

Earlier, Go co-sponsored Senate Resolution No. 62, which congratulated and commended the Philippine Women’s National Football Team for their remarkable victory in the 2022 ASEAN Football Federation Championship.

Go has been vocal on how investment in sports can lead to holistic individual and societal development. He continues to advocate for initiatives fostering an environment that encourages more Filipino athletes to participate in sports and contribute to the nation’s success in international competitions.

Go authored and co-sponsored the measure that became Republic Act No. 11470, establishing the National Academy of Sports (NAS) in 2020. The NAS provides high-quality secondary education with a special sports-oriented curriculum for gifted young Filipinos who wish to enhance their physical and mental sports capacities.

With its main campus at the New Clark City Sports Complex in Capas, Tarlac, NAS commenced its first academic year on September 13, 2021.

Go has proposed Senate Bill No. 423, the Philippine National Games Act of 2022, to institutionalize a comprehensive national grassroots sports program. The initiative aims to discover and nurture athletes who could excel in international sports competitions, bringing pride and international goodwill to the country, and addressing the longstanding challenges of Philippine sports in general.

As vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go also championed additional funding for the Philippine Sports Commission during its 2023 budget deliberation, with a focus on grassroots sports development and support for athletes participating in international competitions.(PR)

100-day countdown for Hangzhou Asian Games begins

By Liza Agoot 

COUNTDOWN. Zhejiang provincial party Secretary and Governor Li Liabhong (center) lights the flame to mark the 100-day countdown to the opening of the 19th Asian Games and 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou City on June 15, 2023. The Asian Games will be held from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8 and the Para Games from Oct. 22 to 28. (Photo from China Radio International)

HANGZHOU, China (Philippines News Agency) – Zhejiang Governor Li Liabhong led the lighting of the 19th Asian Games’ flame on Thursday to mark the 100-day countdown to the opening of the region’s most prestigious sports fest.

Over 10,000 athletes and officials from Asia will participate in the quadrennial meet with 483 medal events across 40 sports at stake from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8. The Para Games was set from Oct. 22 to 28.

The countdown will further drum up the final preparations in time for the Asian Games and Para Games.

The final preparations will focus mainly on the aesthetics of the place as officials also assured the safety of the public and that of the athletes.

Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, is the venue for all the games with four separate areas to co-host the Asiad.

In a media briefing on Friday, officials of the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (HAGOC) said Renminbi (RMB) 339 million (PHP2.7 billion) has been allotted for the construction of the 13,000-square-meter Hangzhou Sports Center.

“We are 90 percent done with the preparation of the venue,” an official from HAGOC told reporters from the China International Press Communications Center (CIPCC) and representatives of embassies Southeast Asia countries and the ASEAN-China Center (ACC).

The 5,000-seater main venue has a shape that resembles the frame of an oil-paper umbrella, one of Hangzhou’s traditional handicrafts and part of the intangible cultural heritage.

Hangzhou Sports Center is just one of the 56 competition venues for the host of Asian Games that was postponed for one year due to Covid-19 pandemic.

With the place having roads at the periphery, part of the plan that will be implemented is a controlled use of the roads to avoid disturbing the matches, particularly for the blind football games that require silence.

Aside from the usual preparations for the infrastructure to assure the safety of the public and the athletes, foliage and landscaping are also being done to add to the aesthetics of the venue.

At least 52,000 volunteers have been recruited for the Asian Games.

There will also be artificial intelligence robots that will help in maintaining the cleanliness of the facility, according to the organizing committee.

Hangzhou is the third Chinese city to host the Asian Games, following Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010. (PNA)

IOC announces Infront as exclusive Central and South-East Asia Media Rights-Holder for 2026-2032 period

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IOC announces Infront as exclusive Central and South-East Asia Media Rights-Holder for 2026-2032 period

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that Infront Sports & Media AG (Infront) has been awarded the exclusive broadcast rights in 22 countries in Central and South-East Asia for the XXV Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad Los Angeles 2028, the XXVI Olympic Winter Games in 2030 and the Games of the XXXV Olympiad Brisbane 2032, as well as for the Youth Olympic Games during the period.

The agreement means Infront will become the exclusive holder of media rights (all languages and all media platforms) in Afghanistan; Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Chinese Taipei; Timor-Leste; Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; I.R. Iran; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Lao PDR; Malaysia; Mongolia; Myanmar; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Singapore; Tajikistan; Thailand; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; and Vietnam.

Anne-Sophie Voumard, Managing Director, IOC Television and Marketing Services said: “We look forward to working with Infront to ensure fans across the region have access to comprehensive Olympic coverage, through both digital and free-to-air television.”

Philippe Blatter, President and CEO of Infront, said: “We have worked with the IOC for several years now, and have illustrated our ability to bring the Olympic Games to broader audiences. We are delighted to be expanding our partnership with the Olympic Movement, and are greatly looking forward to bringing all the passion and positivity that the Games represent to sports fans across Asia.”

In a separate agreement signed in 2019, Infront acquired the exclusive free-to-air media rights (and digital simulcast rights) in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Phl posts best Asean Para Games effort

Bernardo of the Philippines won 6 Golds in men’s B1 Rapid, Standard -blitz, individual chess at Royal University in Phnom Penh Cambodia on June 9 2023.(PR photo)

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Team Philippines closed out its campaign at the 12th Asean Para Games here on Friday with 34 gold medals to surpass its 28-gold performance in Indonesia last year.

Thanks to Darry Bernardo, Cheyzer Crystal Mendoza and Sander Severino, who won two gold medals each at the Royal University on Thursday.

Bernardo, who is visually impaired, won the men’s individual B2-B3 and team with Arman Subaste and Menandro Redor.

Mendoza, a lawyer by profession, ruled the women’s individual blitz PI and team with Cheryl Angot and Jean-Lee Nacita.

The wheelchair-bound Severino, a former world champion, topped the men’s individual and team with Felix Aguilera and Henry Lopez.

The James Infiesto-mentored chess team had a total of 13 golds, improving its 10-gold harvest last year.

The team also produced the top two most bemedalled athletes in the PH contingent, with Bernardo pocketing six golds and Mendoza contributing five.

Angel Mae Otom secured four gold medals for the swimming squad, which bagged 10 gold, nine silver and seven bronze medals to finish sixth, behind Thailand (34-29-33), Vietnam (28-19-26), Indonesia (27-37-24), Malaysia (26-12-10) and Singapore (11-10-8).

With its 34-gold, 33-silver and 50-bronze output, Team Philippines has duplicated its fifth-place finish in Surakarta, Indonesia.

“I am honored and overjoyed to congratulate our athletes for their remarkable performances and astounding achievements in the 12th ASEAN Para Games. These achievements have not only brought glory once again to the Philippines but also serve as inspirations and motivations to future generations of para-athletes,” said Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Commissioner and Team Philippines chef-de-mission Walter Francis Torres on Friday.

“As we return home, remember that the results of these games will forever leave a mark on the sporting landscape of our country. You will continue to influence generations to overcome boundaries and limitations. On behalf of the entire nation, Congratulations!!! I salute you all for your remarkable performances and outstanding representation of the Philippines in the 12th ASEAN Para Games. You make us proud!,” he added.

Meanwhile, Indonesia has collected 153 golds, 141 silvers and 93 bronzes to capture its third consecutive title.

Thailand, which will host the 2025 edition in Korat, settled for second place with 123 golds, 107 silvers and 92 bronzes, followed by Vietnam (66-56-78) and Malaysia (47-38-35).

The country was represented by around 50 athletes and officials in the grand closing ceremony at the Morodok Techo National Stadium that officially closed the action packed, 11-nation competition. (PR)

Bernardo leads 6-gold blitz chess rampage

Adeline Dumapong-Ancheta (left) pocketed two bronze medals (best lift and total) in the +86kg category during the 12th Asean Para Games powerlifting competition at the National Paralympic Committee of Cambodia (NPCC) Hall in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on June 7, 2023. Also in photo are Marydol Pamati-an (center), winner of the gold (total) and silver (best lift) medals in the  41kg category, and Achelle Guion, who bagged two silvers in the 45kg category.(PR photo)

PHNOM PENH—The Philippines scooped up six gold medals in chess yesterday (Thursday) in the 12th ASEAN Para Games at the Royal University here that carved the Filipinos’ historic performance in the biennial competition.

Darry Bernardo led the way by grabbing the men’s individual and team B2B3 gold with Arman Subaste and Menandro Redor to end up with a spectacular six-gold haul—the most by any Filipino here.

Cheyzer Mendoza likewise netted a couple of mints in the women’s individual and team PI with Cheryl Angot and Jean-Lee Nacita to finish with five golds and the second most bemedalled athlete by the country.

Also striking a couple of golds was Sander Severino, who bested Indonesian Maksum Firdaus to claim the individual triumphs as well as the team with Felix Aguilera and Henry Lopez.

The Filipino chessers thus wound up with 13 golds, three more than their effort last year in Surakarta, Indonesia.

“Para sa bayan at pamilya po ng team ito,” said national para chess team coach James Infiesto.

Chess’ magnificence propelled the Philippines’ best performance in the event after snaring 28 a year back in Surakarta, Indonesia.

The Philippines got its 28th gold medal from javelin thrower Andrei Kuizon in the 12th ASEAN Para Games at the Morodok Techo National Stadium here.

Kuizon, a 22-year-old Pampanga native who was plucked out of the wheelchair basketball team, took the mint after organizers decided to separate the winners of his F54 class from F34.

The reigning shot put gold winner was initially awarded the silver Wednesday with a 19.03-meter heave with Vietnamese Vivan Tung seizing the mint with a 21.33m heave.

In swimming at the Morodok Aquatics Center, Gary Bejino and Marco Tinamisan settled for a pair of silver medal finishes in the 100m freestyle S6 and S4, respectively.

Bejino, who captured two gold medals in record-breaking fashion entering the final day of pool competition, clocked a minute and 15.09 seconds in ending up behind eventual gold medalist Auyng Myint Myat of Myanmar, who timed in 1:14.90.

For Tinamisan, it was a bittersweet effort as he checked in at 1:47.45 and finished behind Vietnam’s Danh Hoa’s 1:36.23. (PR)

Otom sparks a gold rampage

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia –The Philippines rode on Angel Otom’s brilliance as it unleashed a nine-gold juggernaut yesterday (Wednesday) to hike its total to 27 gold medals in the 12th ASEAN Para Games here.

Otom, 19, claimed her third and fourth gold medal at the Morodok Aquatics Center with a pair of stunning victories in the women’s 50m butterfly and freestyle S5 events to become the country’s first quadruple gold medalist.

The magnificent Olongapo lass made her effort more meaningful by setting a new Games record of 47.33 seconds in the 50m butterfly after shattering her 48.07 performance last year in Surakarta, Indonesia.

Breathing the same rare air by four-gold winner like Otom was woodpusher Darry Bernardo, who outclassed the men’s standard B2B3 competition by copping the individual mint as well as team alongside Menandro Redor and Arman Subaste.

Bernardo’s earlier triumphs came in rapid individual and team Sunday.

He could emerge as the most be-medalled Filipino athlete, if not the whole of the Games itself, if he could add the individual and team blitz gold medals today at the Royal University.

Also striking gold were Evaristo Carbonel (discus throw F11) and Jerold Mangliwan (200m T52) at the Morodok Techo National Stadium while tanker Ernie Gawilan chipped in a gold in the 200m individual medley SM7.

At press time, the Philippines stayed at fifth and already amassed 27 golds, one shy of replicating its 28-gold haul last year.

Gawilan also pocketed the silver medal in the 50m buttterfly (34.72), finishing second to Singapore’s Wei Soong Toh (30.78). Vietnam’s Nguyen Hoang Nha (34.84) was third.

Double-gold medalist Gary Bejino placed second in the men’s 50m butterfly S6 event won by Thailand’s Aekkarin Noithat (34.48). Boonyarit Payungsakul, also from Thailand, was third (39.02).

Meanwhile, Jesebel Tordecilla got the silver medal in the women’s javelin throw F55 with an effort of 13.62 meters .

Vietnam’s Ngo Thi Lan won the gold medal (14.27m) while Myanmar’s Htet Htet Aye secured the bronze medal (11.68m).

Andrei Kuizon registered 19.03 meters in the men’s javelin throw F34-54 to finished second behind Vietnam’s Vovan Tung (21.33m). Malaysia’s Taufik Nasirdin (13.19m) was third.

Athletics also delivered three bronze medals coming from Cendy Asusano, Jerome Fernandez and Arman Dino.

Asusano, another double-gold winner, finished third in the women’s discus throw F54 with an effort of 13.46m.

Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thuy won the event in 14.43m while her compatriot, Tran Thi Tu was third (13.84m).

Fernandez (24.43) ranked third in the men’s 200m T46 behind Indonesia’s Figo Saputra (23.39) and Firza Listianto (24.00).

Dino clocked 23.55 seconds to settle for the third place in the men’s 200m T47 event.

Nur Ferry Pradana of Indonesia won in 22.36 while his compatriot, Rizal Bagus Saktyono, was second in 22.78.

In the men’s javelin throw F55, Joel Balatucan finished fourth (22.05m) behind Kieu Minh Trung of Vietnam (27.00m), Riadi Saputra of Indonesia (25.69m) and Shar Haji Juma’at of Brunei (22.16m). (PR)

Billy Smith Cartera of the Philippines competed against Adyos Astan of Indonesia in Para table tennis men’s class 4 at the Morodok table tennis hall of the 12th ASEAN Para Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on June 7 2023.(PR photo)

PH stays fifth over-all at ASEAN Para Games

PH stays fifth over-all at ASEAN Para Games

Arvie Bernardo Arreglado wins silver in triple jump at the 12th ASEAN Para Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on June 6 2023.(PR photo)

Medal tally

Indonesia 71 61 41

Thailand 46 49 37

Vietnam 31 29 45

Malaysia 30 23 14

Philippines 15-18-18

Singapore 7 9 6

Myanmar 6 10 7

Cambodia 5 12 14

Timor Lestre 2-0-3

Brunei 2 0 1

Laos 0-1-4

At press time, the Filipinos stayed at fifth in the overall medal race with a 15-18-18 gold-silver-bronze haul.

Indonesia continued to hold sway at the helm with a 71-61-41 harvest followed by Thailand’s 46-49-36, Vietnam’s 31-29-45 and Malaysia’s 30-23-14.

“We’re still on target in surpassing the 28 gold medals who won last year in Surakarta,” said PSC commissioner and chef-de-mission Walter Torres.(PR)