After his inspiring story went viral, Roger Casugay earns the honor to lead the Philippine contingent in the SEAGames2019 closing ceremonies! 🇵🇭
ALL HEART. Roger Casugay's SEA Games story exemplifies sportsmanship. Photo by Mau Victa/Rappler
CLARK, Pampanga – After his impressive gold-medal run and inspiring heroic act, surfing chamion Roger Casugay earned the distinction to serve as the Philippines' flag bearer in theclosing ceremonies on Wednesday, December 11 at the New Clark City Athletics Stadium. Philippine Sports Commission chairman William"Butch" Ramirez made the announcement on Monday, December 9, noting Casugay – whose story went viral for rescuing an Indonesian opponent in the middle of competition – exemplified the sportsmanship of Filipino athletes that merited him the honor.
Casugay also contributed to the Philippines' record-setting medal haul on Sunday when he ruled the longboard event after beating local favorite Rogelio Esquivel Jr in an all-Filipino final with a score of 14.50 as to Esquivel's 14.20 mark.
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