The Philippines' chef de mission to the Tokyo Olympics said national officials are looking to send at least 15 athletes to the Japan Games next year.
The Philippines' chef de mission to the Tokyo Olympics said national officials are looking to send at least 15 athletes to the Japan Games next year.
"There are 15 sports. These include rowing, canoe-kayak, archery, fencing, athletics, golf, karate, judo, triathlon, boxing, weightlifting skateboarding," Araneta said.Four Filipinos have qualified so far -- Eumir Marcial and Irish Magno in boxing, Carlos Yulo in gymnastics, and pole-vaulter EJ Obiena.
Araneta said he has been in talks with various sports federations, so they can submit to the national COVID-19 task force training guidelines intended for the Olympic hopefuls.
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