Muntinlupa mayor-elect and outgoing Rep. Ruffy Biazon congratulated six athletes who won at the recently concluded 31st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam.
“Congratulations sa mga Muntinlupeño athletes na lumahok at nagwagi sa 31st SEA Games! (Congratulations to Muntinlupeño athletes who joined and won at the 31st SEA Games!),” Biazon posted on Facebook.
They are Annie Ramirez, who won a gold medal in Jiu-jitsu Women’s 62 kg.; Shugen Nakano, gold medal, Judoka Men’s 66 kg.; Rose Ann Marie Robles, gold medal, Grindsky Esports (LOL: Wild Rift - Women Team Event); Carlo Biado, gold medal, Men's 10-Ball Pool Singles Event, and silver medal, Men's 9-Ball Pool Singles Event; Keisei Nakano, silver medal, Judo Men's 73 kg.; and Daryl John Mercado, silver medal, Judo Men's 55 kg.
“Thank you for bringing pride to our country and city!” added Biazon.
The Philippines ended its campaign at the 31st SEA Games in fourth place overall with 52 gold medals, 70 silvers and 104 bronze medals for a total haul of 226.
“Congratulations Team Philippines! To all our national athletes and coaches, team and sports officials of various National Sports Associations, and to our PSC officials, support and medical staff - MARAMING SALAMAT PO!” posted the Philippine Sports Commission on Facebook.
It added, “Thank you for bringing pride and honor to our country! Mananatiling mabuhay ang #GalingngAtletangPinoysaHanoi!”