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PH eyes at least 60 gold medals in 2025 SEA Games
Team Philippines is sending a record number of close to 1,600 athletes, coaches, and officials to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games hosted by Thailand from December 9 to 20.
The delegation aims to surpass their fifth-place finish in the 2023 Cambodia edition where they secured 58 gold, 85 silver, and 117 bronze medals.
Philippine Olympic Committee chairman Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino expressed hope that the country can achieve at least 60 gold medals, which would be considered a significant accomplishment.
The Philippines is banking on the momentum gained in recent years and the strength of its champions like Hidilyn Diaz, EJ Obiena, and Alex Eala.
Alexandra "Alex" Eala and Bryan Bagunas have been named as the flag bearers for the opening ceremony.
SEA Games medalists will receive P300,000 for a gold medal, P150,000 for silver, and P60,000 for bronze, as mandated by Republic Act 10699.
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