MANILA, Philippines – Naghain nitong Huwebes, Oktubre 8, si Sen. Joel Villanueva ng ilang resolusyon upang parangalan at purihin ang mga atletang Pilipino na lumahok sa 2026 Asian Games.
Sa Senate Resolution No. 704, binigyang-diin ni Villanueva ang makasaysayang tagumpay ng Philippine delegation sa 20th Asian Games sa Japan kung saan nakakuha ang bansa ng kabuuang 29 medalya — 4 gold, 9 silvers at 16 bronzes na pawang pinakamalaking medal haul ng Pilipinas sa Asian Games simula 1966.
“These achievements reflect the dedication of the medalists and the entire Philippine delegation, as well as the contributions of their coaches, trainers, medical and support personnel, families, the Philippine Olympic Committee, the Philippine Sports Commission, and the national sports associations,” ayon sa resolusyon.
Dagdag pa rito: “The Philippine team’s performance inspires young Filipinos to pursue excellence in sports and underscores the value of sustained athlete development, quality training, accessible facilities, and support for athletes’ health, welfare, and competitive opportunities.”
Ilang atletang binigyang-pugay sa resolusyon:
1. Carlos Yulo – 2 gold sa men’s artistic gymnastics floor exercise at vault
2. Karl Eldrew Yulo – bronze sa men’s horizontal bar
3. EJ Obiena – 2nd consecutive gold sa pole vault
4. John Cabang Tolentino at Victoria Bossong – bronze sa men’s 110-meter hurdles at women’s 800 meters
5. Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape – gold sa taekwondo at bronze sa men’s individual poomsae
6. Juliana Mykhail Candelaria, Tachiana Keizha Mangin at Kurt Bryan Barbosa – silver sa women’s individual poomsae, women’s 49-kg at men’s 58-kg taekwondo
7. Gilas Pilipinas Women – sina Kacey dela Rosa, Amyah Espanol, Kennan Ka at Maria Victoria Pasilang – silver sa women’s 3×3 basketball
8. Jean Marie Sucalit, Abegail Sinogbuhan at Nelly Jay Salon – silver sa sepak takraw
9. Jason Huerte, Jom Lerry Rafael, Reynaldo Asilum Jr., Glindel Phori at Ronsited Gabayeron – bronze sa regu
10. Jean Claude Saclag – silver sa men’s traditional 65-kg MMA at Carlos Alvarez – bronze sa men’s traditional 77-kg
13. Alexandria Luz Enriquez – silver sa women’s 63-kg jiu jitsu at Jenna Kaila Napolis – bronze sa women’s 52-kg
14. Philippine women’s soft tennis team – sina Bien Zoleta, Princess Catindig, Christy Sañosa, Shyryn Salazar at Hilary Paas – bronze sa women’s team
15. Samantha Emmanuelle Veguillas, Ysabielle Arrogante at Rebecca Cyril Torres – bronze sa women’s team kata karate; Marie June Adriano – bronze sa women’s individual kumite 50-kg
16. Albert Ian Delos Santos – bronze sa men’s 70-kg weightlifting
17. SIBOL – 2 bronze sa esports: Pokémon UNITE at Honor of Kings SIBOL, na kinabibilangan nina Kim Rey Salazar, Michael Vaughn Ocio, Ducke Harnold Leoncio, Lawrence Anthony Gatmaitan, Robert Jon Mempin and Lance David; as well as another in Honor of Kings, with a team composed of Chammy Paul Nazarrea, Justine Ritchie Tan, Dragon Hart Dajao, Golden Hart Dajao, Charles Roman Esguerra and Jhon Mike Tungol
18. Jayuard Alciso – bronze sa men’s shortboard surfing
19. Alexandra Eala – bronze sa women’s singles tennis
20. Khylem Progella at Sofiah Pagara – bronze sa women’s beach volleyball
Bukod dito, naghain din si Villanueva ng hiwalay na mga resolusyon para partikular na parangalan ang mga gold medalist na sina Carlos Yulo, EJ Obiena at Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape, pati na rin ang Gilas Pilipinas Women’s 3×3 basketball team na nakakuha ng silver medal. Ernie Reyes
