SEN. Christopher Lawrence 'Bong' Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports and a passionate advocate of Philippine sports development, has expressed immense pride and joy over Gilas Pilipinas' historic achievement, calling it a 'triumph for the entire nation.'
He also extended his heartfelt congratulations to the team for their gold medal win at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.'This is not just a victory for Gilas Pilipinas; it's a triumph for the entire nation. Our athletes have shown the world the kind of talent and spirit Filipinos possess,' Go added.The victory is historic, as it is the first time in over six decades—since 1962—that the Philippines has won a gold medal in men's basketball at the Asian Games.
also in Wushu, Alex Eala in Women's Singles Tennis, Francis Casey Alcantara & Alex Eala in Mixed Doubles Tennis, Patrick Coo in Cycling BMX Racing, Team Philippines in Sepak takraw, and Elreen Ann Ando in Weightlifting.President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos, Jr. also congratulated the team.'I know every Filipino is proud to be called one today. Congratulations, Gilas Pilipinas, on this incredible feat!' Marcos said in a tweet.
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