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Big Phl Team set for SEAG war
The Philippines is set to send its largest delegation ever, comprising 1,600 athletes, to the upcoming 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand from December 9-20.
This record-breaking contingent will compete in 574 events across 50 sports, a significant increase from the 905 athletes who participated in 38 disciplines in the previous Phnom Penh Games.
The surge in numbers is largely attributed to the inclusion of more team sports, expanding beyond traditional sports like basketball and football to even encompass winter sports such as ice hockey and ice skating.
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president, Abraham Tolentino, highlighted this as the country's biggest SEA Games delegation to date.
Despite the increased expenses associated with a larger team, the Philippine Sports Commission, through its chair Patrick Gregorio, has pledged full and unwavering support, prioritizing requests for training and international exposure.
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