![Marcial’s victory helps PH boxing avoid a gold-less campaign in Bangkok. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/599629451_1185259633770272_2303501535967533876_n-400x200.jpg)
Eumir Marcial won the men’s 80kg boxing gold at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, ending the Philippines’ medal drought in the sport after a week of controversial decisions.
![Flint Jara attacks during the boxing final at Chulalongkorn Sports Center. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2923-400x200.jpeg)
Flint Jara fought valiantly despite an injured hand but lost 0-5 to Thailand’s Thanapat Saengphet in the men’s 54-kg boxing final at the 33rd SEA Games, settling for silver.
![Jhodie Peralta falls just short of a gold medal [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Weightlifting-Jhodie-Peralta-bags-2-medals-in-the-Girls-53kgs-6-400x200.jpg)
Weightlifter Jhodie Peralta secured a silver and bronze, while boxer Leo Mhar Lobrido added a silver as Team Philippines continued its medal haul at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain.
![Leo Mhar Lobrido is off to a flying start in Sakhir. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Leomhar-Lobrido-400x200.jpg)
Leo Mhar Lobrido spearheaded the Philippines’ strong start at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain with a dominant boxing win, as Alas Pilipinas advanced in volleyball and Filipino jins and golfers fought to stay in contention.