Philippine Southeast Asian Games chef de mission Ramon Fernandez has high hopes the country will fare well in the Hanoi meet set on May 12 to 23 despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic.
“All our athletes are ready,” said Mr. Fernandez, a Philippine Sports Commission board member, in Tuesday’s online Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum. “I think we prepared well even during the lockdown and some bubble training.”
The country ran away with the overall title after harvesting 149 gold, 117 silver and 121 bronze medals. But Mr. Fernandez remained adamant that those who remained could duplicate their feat from last time.
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