The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association said aside from EJ Obiena - the biggest hope of the athletic team, it has also assembled a gem-studded roster out to grab their share of the spotlight at the ongoing SEA Games 31 in Vietnam.
The Philippine delegation at the parade of nations at the SEA Games 31 opening ceremony in Hanoi on May 12 evening (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)💦 – The Philippine AthleticsTrack and Field Association said aside from EJ Obiena - the biggest hope of theathletic team, it has also assembled a gem-studded roster out to grab theirshare of the spotlight at the ongoing SEA Games 31 in Vietnam.
One of them is Christine Hallasgo, who is the defending SEA Gameswomen’s marathon champion. She admitted that she feels a bit of pressurebecause she was the previous gold medalist, but she will be running against afield that will mark her as its target.
William Morrison is also out to defend his shot put goldmedal, and his teammate Albert Mantua will probably be his biggest opponent.
Unlike Hallasgo and Morrison, Alexie Caimoso is not thedefending champion of her event, heptathlon, but she is hoping to use theSEA Games as a platform to introduce herself to a wideraudience.
“I’m both excited and nervous at the same time. Excitedbecause I always wanted to compete in the SEA Games and now, I’m given a chanceto compete,” Caimoso told the Inquirer. “I’m just really hoping that I could dogood and perform good and probably bring on pride to our country.”/.
Vietnam were held to a goalless draw in a men’s football match against the Philippine at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho province on May 8 in the framework of the ongoing SEA Games 31.
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Vietnam made a 2-1 comeback win over the Philippines in their first women's football match at the ongoing SEA Games 31 held in Quang Ninh province on May 11.
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The Philippine delegation at the parade of nations at the SEA Games 31 opening ceremony in Hanoi on May 12 evening (Photo: VNA)
