Wushu star Agatha Wong and wakeboarder Raph Trinidad will lead Staff Philippines because the flag bearers within the opening ceremony of the upcoming World Video games in Chengdu, China which shall be held from August 7 to 17.
Wong is a two-time silver medalist within the World Championships and a five-time Southeast Asian Video games winner, whereas Trinidad received the gold within the IWWF Asia and Oceania Championships in Pampanga final January.
A complete of 47 athletes will characterize the Philippines within the match which carries competitions for non-Olympic sports activities.
“I’m grateful to hold the flag. I really feel so actually blessed in regards to the alternative that I obtained for the primary time to compete within the World Video games,” mentioned Wong.
Trinidad, in the meantime, will make his debut within the World Video games and he shared his gratefulness for the duty assigned to him by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC).
“Will probably be my first time competing and I count on a tricky competitors. All world occasions are aggressive, however I consider World Video games shall be extra aggressive, so it means loads for me,” Trinidad mentioned. “I’m so grateful to be named flag bearer too.”
Apart from Wong, Religion Collado, Carlos Baylon, and Jones Inso can even compete in wushu occasions, whereas Trinidad shall be joined by fellow wakeboarder Eric Ordonez.
Billiards can even be within the highlight within the Video games with Rubilen Amit, Chezka Centeno, and Jeffrey De Luna comprising the squad. Kayla Napolis and Annie Ramirez of jiu-jitsu can even compete, whereas Olympic boxer Hergie Bacyadan will compete in kickboxing.
Rudzma Abubakar will characterize the Philippines in Muay, whereas Joyce Reboton and Reggie Ramirez will compete in powerlifting as Aislinn Yap will take part in sambo.
Triathletes Kim Mangrobang, Franklin Yee, Bea Quiambao, Maynard Pecson, John Patrick Ciron, and Merry Pleasure Trupa can even participate, whereas the nation can even have a 14-member floorball squad and 12-strong dragon boat workforce.
POC president Abraham Tolentino hopes to have a greater displaying because the Philippines sends its largest delegation but within the World Video games.
“We’re eyeing a big enchancment in these Chengdu World Video games from the earlier version in Birmingham,” Tolentino mentioned whereas referring to the lone gold medal bagged by Junna Tsukii within the 2022 version in the US.
“That is going to be the most important delegation in all World Video games editions and I’m praying for extra medals, particularly gold,” Tolentino mentioned.
—JKC, GMA Built-in Information
