The Philippines participated at the 31st Southeast Asian Games which was held from 12 to 23 May 2022 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The delegation finished fourth in the medal tally winning 52 gold, 70 silver and 104 bronze medals.

Preparations

Philippine Sports Commission head Ramon Fernandez was appointed as the chef de mission for the Philippine delegation for the 2021 Southeast Asian Games. Preparations for the biannual tournament has been hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic, which also led to the cancellation of the

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which was supposed to be hosted by the country. The Philippines send 656 athletes competing in 39 sports for the 2021 Southeast Asian Games. The country compete in all sports except xiangqi. The contingent was trimmed down from 627 athletes due to budgetary constraints. The final delegation was expanded again. The final delegation consists of 981 people, among them are 641 athletes competing in 38 sports, 318 officials and 18 support staff members. The PSC initially planned to regain supervision over the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and

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, which were used as quarantine facilities for COVID-19 patients. so it could be used by athletes set to represent the country at the 2021 SEA Games as training venues by April 15, 2021. However, due to the re-imposition of

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(ECQ) measures in the

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, such plans were scrapped and the country's national sports associations are tasked to set up their own training

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elsewhere, where ECQ is not in place. The ongoing training of taekwondo and boxers at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba was also modified to individual workouts from face-to-face training for the entire duration of the ECQ.

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was designated as the delegation's flag bearer for the opening ceremony.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

On April 7, 2021, the Philippine Olympic Committee pledged that all athletes who will participate in the games would be given COVID-19 vaccines after securing a $40,000 grant from the Olympic Council of Asia. Al Panlilio was also tasked to head the vaccination program of the Philippine delegation for the 2021 SEA Games. Athletes who tested positive for COVID-19 could be still replaced prior to the start of the games. This does not apply to the football teams which were allowed to include extra players. At least three athletes tested positive for COVID-19. This include swimmer

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, national record holder for the 100-meter freestyle, who was rendered unable to compete.

Medalists

Medalists are entitled to Incentives for Medalists in the Philippines incentive from the government through the Philippine Sports Commission per R.A. 10699.

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Multiple medalists

Medal summary

By sports

By date

Athletics

Men's Women's Mixed

Basketball

The 3x3 teams failed to defend their title. ;Summary

Badminton

;Men ;Women

Billiards and Snooker

Bodybuilding

The Philippines entered nine bodybuilders. However none were able to fulfill prior competition requirements which the IFBB Philippines says it was unaware of. *Edward Alido (men's 55kg) *Leidon Cruz (men's 60kg) *Alexis Abule (men's 65kg) *Roderick Ternida (men's 70kg) *Homer Valmonte (men's 75kg) *Jesse Virata (men's 80kg) *Renz Murphy Alimorong (men's athletic physique) *Jose Mari Jereza Jr. (mixed pairs) *Lorelei Rosa Deloria (mixed pairs)

Bowling

;Men ;Women

Boxing

Chess

Men Women

Cycling

;Mountain

Diving

Philippines sent a lone female athlete. ;Women

Esports

''CrossFire''

''FIFA Online 4''

The Philippines were grouped in Group A along with Malaysia and host Vietnam. They did not manage to win any game, consequentially failing progress out of the group stage.

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''Arena of Valor''

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''PUBG Mobile'' (Individual)

''PUBG Mobile'' (Team)

Football

;Summary

Gymnastics

;Men ;Men ;Women

Handball

Beach handball

Kickboxing

Men Women

Pencak silat

;seni ;Tanding

Rowing

;Men ;Women

Tennis

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) allowed the participation of Filipino players despite the suspension of the Philippine Tennis Association. *

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* Ruben Gonzales *

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*Eric Olivarez Jr. *Shaira Rivera *Jennayla Trulla *Marian Capadocia * Alex Eala

Triathlon/Duathlon

Triathlon

Duathlon

Volleyball

Indoor Volleyball

Philippines Men's Volleyball team failed to defend their silver medal last Southeast Asian Games 2019.

Beach Volleyball

;Summary

Weightlifting

Men's

Women's

References

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2021 Southeast Asian Games The 2021 Southeast Asian Games ( vi, Đại hội Thể thao Đông Nam Á 2021, lit=2021 Southeast Asian Sport Festival), officially known as the 31st Southeast Asian Games, or the 31st SEA Games and also known as Vietnam 2021, was the 31st editi ...

Nations at the 2021 SEA Games