CHONBURI, Thailand – Team Philippines eyes a better showing in the Southeast Asian Games than last time as a record number of athletes will don the national colors in the regional showdown being hosted by Thailand from December 9 to 20.
With close to 1,200 athletes all looking to contribute to the medal cause, the Philippines aims to surpass its fifth-place finish in the 2023 edition in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where it collected 58 golds, 85 silvers, and 117 bronzes.
Not counting the SEA Games it hosted, the Philippines has not reached 60 golds in any edition, but that number is achievable given the momentum the country has gained in recent years, especially with the likes of champions Hidilyn Diaz, EJ Obiena, and Alex Eala leading the way.
Here is the medal tally:
– Rappler.com


