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Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Sunday extended his “warmest congratulations and heartfelt gratitude” to the athletes who represented the Philippines at the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, saying their outstanding performances have made the entire Filipino nation proud.
“Sports has the power to unite a nation, and our athletes have certainly united us through their outstanding achievements. I am committed to furthering sports development in the Philippines to nurture future champions,” he noted. The country also secured two silver medals, earned by boxer Eumir Marcial and Wushu sanda fighter Arnel Mandal, and that there were also 12 bronze medals.
“This success wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our athletes and the support team behind them. We thank each member of the delegation for their commitment to excellence,” he said.
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