Press Release - 'Pusong Pilipino, lumalaban hanggang dulo!' — Bong Go files Senate Resolution commending Philippine Team for performance in the 19th Asian Games

In a resolution filed on Monday, October 9, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, chair of the Senate Committee on Sports, expressed his congratulations to members of the Philippine team for their commendable performance in the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8.

Senate Resolution No. (SBN) 825 acknowledges the athletes' achievements and their contribution in bringing honor to the country in the international stage.

Go was in Hangzhou, China last week to show his full support to Philippine athletes competing in the Asian Games and was even able to witness some of the live competitions.

"I assure all our competing and aspiring athletes that I am fully committed to support your journey, and will continue to invest in your development," Go earlier said.

One of the most notable achievements was that of the national basketball team, "Gilas Pilipinas," which captured the country's first men's basketball gold medal since 1962.

"This achievement was marked by their stunning victory over host China in the semifinals, followed by an impressive triumph against Jordan in the finals," Go stated in the resolution.

Ernest John Obiena also secured the country's first gold medal in the games. He was the sole athlete to clear the 5.75m mark in pole vaulting, thereby earning the gold medal and establishing a new Asian Games record of 5.90m.

In the realm of martial arts, Margarita 'Meggie' Ochoa and Annie Ramirez won gold medals in the women's 48kgs and 57kgs Jiu-Jitsu competitions, respectively.

"Their win has not only brought honor and glory to our nation, but also has also become an inspiration to the youth and for the promotion of women empowerment," the resolution read, leaving no doubt about the significance of their victories.

The country also had a strong showing in wushu and boxing, with Arnel Mandal winning a silver medal in the men's 56kg wushu event and Eumir Felix Marcial securing silver in the men's 80kg boxing category.

The bronze medalists were no less impressive, spanning a range of sports from taekwondo, where Patrick King Perez won in men's individual poomsae, to tennis, where Alexandra Eala earned medals in both women's singles and