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Team Philippines sets its gold standard for SEA Games
Tennis star Alex Eala and volleyball standout Bryan Bagunas will be the flag bearers for Team Philippines in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.
They were among the new batch of athletes who arrived on Monday, but their participation in the opening rites might be shelved due to tightened security.
Team Philippines aims to win at least 60 gold medals in the biennial meet.
The men's tennis team consists of Ruben Gonzales, Niño Alcantara, AJ Lim, Iggy Pantiño, and Jed Olivarez, coached by Joseph Lizardo.
Veterans Ruben Gonzales and Niño Alcantara aim to defend their men's doubles gold medal from the 2023 SEA Games.
Alcantara recognizes Thailand and Indonesia as strong contenders, while AJ Lim is eager to compete and hopes for a significant medal haul.
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