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BANGKOK (AFP) – Thai football on Tuesday handed out lengthy bans to two players, two officials and a coach over the brawls that marred the men’s final at the Southeast Asian Games. Indonesia beat Thailand 5-2 in extra time in Phnom Penh last week but the match degenerated into violence as players and staff from both sides clashed on the touchline. Thailand had three players sent off. The Thai FA apologised and promised a swift […]
Hopes programs and support for PHL athletes to continue in the next administration (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte praised the Filipino athletes who participated in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam, for bringing honor to the country. Philippine athletes won 52 golds, 70 silvers, and 104 bronze medals in 37 out of 39 sports that they had joined. During the program, 178 medalists were awarded the Order of Lapu-Lapu by President Duterte. […]
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo gets five golds, becoming the PHL athlete with the most number of golds in 31st SEA Games Best SEA Games showing for PHL in events hosted outside the country (Eagle News) – The Philippines bagged 52 gold medals in the just-concluded 31st Southeast Asian Games, ranking 4th in the over-all medal tally with host country Vietnam leading the region with 205 gold medals. This is the best SEA Games gold […]
10 gold medal haul on May 16 alone, four in dancesports, two in gymnastics (Eagle News) – Philippine athletes participating at the 31st Southeast Asian Games bagged a total of 30 gold medals so far, retaining the country at third place in the overall medal tally. The games being held in Vietnam proved to be another sports event where Filipinos excelled after the Philippines got not only 30 golds, but 34 silver medals and 45 […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines’ men’s volleyball team clinched the silver medal on Tuesday, Dec. 10, after a loss to Indonesia. The Filipinos trailed the Indonesians in three sets– 25-21, 27-25, 25-17—despite best efforts and loud cheers from the mostly Filipino crowd. The Philippine team lost to their Southeast Asian neighbor after an upset over powerhouse Thailand over the weekend. This was the Philippines’ first finals appearance in decades.
(Eagle News) — Several citizens of Southeast Asian countries express their positive views about the Philippines’ hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games, including the opening ceremonies at the 55,000-seater Philippine Arena. They also showed their support for their athletes competing in the various SEA Games sporting events. “The opening ceremony was totally magnificent,” said Zumalia Norzailan, a Malaysian national. Among those interviewed were Filipinos who are working in some of the ASEAN countries. They […]
(Eagle News) – The Philippines won 47 gold medals at the end of Day 3 of the 30th Southeast Asian Games, maintaining its lead in the biggest multi-sport biennial meet in the Southeast Asian region. It has a total medal haul of 95, with 31 silvers and 17 bronze medals. The 47 gold haul is already almost double than that of the 2017 SEA Games gold haul of only 23, when the Philippines only […]
(Eagle News) – 2016 Summer Olympic silver medalist weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz took her first Southeast Asian Games gold on Monday, Dec. 2, at the women’s 55kg weightlifting event. Diaz who is also an Airwoman Sergeant of the Philippine Air Force thanked all those who cheered for her during the SEA Games. “Maraming maraming salamat sa support,” she said after the crowd cheered her on during the event. Diaz also won the country’s first gold in […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Tourism has launched a website with travel promos for participants of the 30th Southeast Asian Games who wish to take the opportunity to go around the country. In a statement, the DOT said the SEA Games microsite features various sports activities, cultural heritage sites, beaches, local cuisines and products, among other uniquely Filipino offerings. “Tour packages include guided cultural tours and dining with entertainment shows in Manila; private resorts in Laguna; […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines’ men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball teams added more golds to the country’s medal tally after defeating their opponents in the 30th Southeast Asian Games on Monday, Dec. 2. The men’s basketball team routed Indonesia, which settled for a silver finish in the games held at the FilOil V Arena in San Juan. The final score was 21-9. The women’s basketball team, on the other hand, defeated Thailand, which put up a fight […]
(Eagle News) — In these series of photos released by Malacanang, President Rodrigo Duterte is seen striking his signature clenched fist pose together with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, during the historic 30th Southeast Asian Games opening ceremonies at the Philippine Arena on Saturday night, Nov. 30, 2019. The Brunei leader watched the spectacular opening event to show support for the Brunei athletes. Sultan Bolkiah’s children, […]
(Eagle News) – The Philippines took the lead on Day 1 of the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) with 23 golds, 12 silvers and nine bronze medals for a total medal haul of 44. It was a rousing start for the host country which is facing the threat of a typhoon (Kammuri) affecting the games’ venues this week. Dancesport dominated the Philippines gold medal haul, winning the top spot in 10 events. This […]
