PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: The 32nd Southeast Asian Games came to a close on Wednesday with the Philippines placing fifth in the biennial event with 58 golds, 86 silvers and 116 bronzes.
Arnis, the country's national sport, turned out to be a mine, producing six golds, two silvers and four bronzes in 12 events.Trixie Mary Lofranco stamped her class in the women's individual anyo nontraditional open weapon category event, with her gold medal on the final day of competitions on Tuesday being the Philippines' 53rd overall, assuring that the country would surpass its gold medal haul in Vietnam.Seizing golds too were Crisamuel Delfin , Ma.
47 seconds to grab the gold medal in the men's team and complete the Philippine sweep of the sport.In boxing, Tokyo Olympians Carlo Paalam and Nesthy Petecio made their way back to the top as they topped their respective events to both win their second SEA Games gold medals. Ian Clark Bautista defended his title as Paul Bascon made a winning debut in the SEA Games as four of 10 Pinoy pugs punched their way to the gold.
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