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Joanie Delgaco and Kristine Paraon captured the Philippines’ 26th gold medal at the 2025 SEA Games, defying expectations in a thrilling 2,000-meter rowing final in Rayong, Thailand.
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Rower Joanie Delgaco fell short of winning a medal as she settled for fifth in the women’s single sculls event of the 19th Asian Games on Monday at the Fuyang Water Sports Centre on Monday.
Joanie Delgaco will try to make history when she competes in the final of the women’s single sculls event of the 19th Asian Games on Monday, September 25, at the Fuyang Water Sports Center.