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Philippine fields 47 bets to World Games
Wushu athlete Agatha Wong and wakeboarder Raphael Trinidad have been chosen as the flag-bearers for the Philippines in the upcoming World Games in Chengdu, China.
The Philippine Olympic Committee officially announced their selection during an executive board meeting.
Wong is one of three wushu representatives, while Trinidad secured his spot by winning a gold medal in an Asia and Oceania event hosted by the country in Angeles, Pampanga last January.
The Philippines will send a delegation of 47 athletes to compete in various non-Olympic sports, including 12 from dragon boat.
Notable athletes in the delegation include world champions Rubilen Amit (billiards) and Kaila Napolis (jiu-jitsu).
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