According to Philippines to send around 400 athletes to Hangzhou Asian Games | The Star, Abraham Tolentino, president of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), said on Tuesday, May 23, that the Philippines will send over 400 competitors to the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
At a seminar, Abraham Tolentino announced that the Philippine Olympic Committee has begun compiling a roster of athletes who will be competing in the Asian Games, which are set to take place from September 23 to October 8.
Having sent 840 participants to the 32nd South-East Asian Games in Cambodia, the Philippines came in fifth place with 58 gold, 85 silver, and 117 bronze medals.
According to Abraham Tolentino, president of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), the Philippines hopes to continue its winning trend at the next Asian Games.
