Asian Youth Games 2025: Carpio’s gold lifts Philippine team ahead of grand opening in Bahrain
The Philippines opened its campaign in the 3rd Asian Youth Games on a golden note as Pencak Silat star Kram Airam Carpio captured the country’s first gold medal ahead of the official opening ceremony in Bahrain.


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