Team Philippines’ Dakar Journey Begins With Long Flights and Big Olympic Dreams
Team Philippines has begun its journey to Dakar, where swimmers Jamesray Michael Ajido and Riannah Chantelle Coleman will carry the flag at the Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.

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