PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The Philippine obstacle sports team continued its fine showing in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games as its men’s and women’s crew advanced to the gold-medal round at the Chroy Changvar Car Park here Thursday, May 4.
PH obstacle sports teams advance to gold medal round in SEAG
May 4, 2023 02:55 AM
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The Philippine obstacle sports team continued its fine showing in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games as its men’s and women’s crew advanced to the gold-medal round at the Chroy Changvar Car Park here Thursday, May 4.
The Philippine men's and women's obstacle sports teams at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games. (Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation)
The men’s team of Jayr De Castro, Mervin Guarte, Elias Tabac and Ahgie Radan clocked 25.8566 seconds in the team relay elimination to arrange a gold-medal duel with Malaysia.
However, it was the Malaysians who proved quickest, posting 25.6236 seconds.
The women’s team of Mhick Tejares, Sandi Abahan, Tess Nocyao and Mecca Cortizano, for its part, timed 40.1780sec to go head-to-head with Indonesia for the top plum.
The Indons, for their part, timed 35.0435 seconds.
The team’s performance came a day after four Filipinos booked final berths in the men’s and women’s individual.
The PH team is hoping to replicate its successful showing in the 2019 edition held in Manila where the team completed a 6-gold sweep.
The event was shelved during last year’s Vietnam SEA Games.