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Islay Bomogao, LJ Rafael Yasay add to PH’s SEA Games haul with muay golds
Filipina fighter Islay Bomogao secured a gold medal in women's muay thai at the 2025 SEA Games by defeating Thailand's Arissara Noon-Eiad with a 29-28 score.
She won the 45kg (pin weight) finals in the very country where muay thai originated.
Bomogao expressed happiness in beating a "superstar" from the host country and hopes her victory gives hope to the Filipino people.
This victory marks Bomogao's second medal of the games, adding to the bronze she won in the women's wai kru event.
She previously advanced to the gold medal round after her Vietnamese opponent forfeited their semifinal match.
Additionally, LJ Rafael Yasay also delivered a gold medal for the Philippines in men's muay thai, defeating Malaysia's Insyad Rumijam via second-round knockout in the -51kg division.
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