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The Philippine sepak takraw team showed great promise ahead of the Asian Games after a silver and bronze harvest at the 39th Thai King’s Cup Sepaktakraw World Championship 2026 in Bangkok.
The men’s regu team of Jason Huerte, Jom Lerry Rafael, Reynaldo Asilum Jr., Ronsited Gabayeron and Glindel Phori defeated Brunei and China before stunning Malaysia to advance to the final for the first time in seven years.
The team, however, yielded to perennial world champion Thailand 12-15, 11-15 in the battle for gold.
Meanwhile, Mary Ann Lopez, Kristine Lapsit, Rachelle Palomar, Nieva Jane Salon, Heart Makiling and Rhea Mae Dela Cruz ranked third in women’s Quadrant.
Philippine SepakTakraw Incorporated president Karen Tanchanco Caballero said the results showed they are moving in the right direction, but also indicated there is still work ahead as they continue their preparations for the Asian Games.
The podium finishes are also expected to serve as momentum for the country as it plays host to the ASTAF U19 Asian Sepak Takraw Championships in Manila this November.
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