![POC President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino with OCA President His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PHOTO-8-400x200.jpeg)
The Philippines officially received the Asian Beach Games flag as Cebu gears up to host the 7th edition in 2028, following a strong fifth-place finish in Sanya highlighted by three gold medals and multiple podium finishes.
![Alexandria Enriquez delivers GOLD for Team Philippines to kick off the Asian Beach Games. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image2-400x200.jpeg)
Alexandria Enriquez delivered the Philippines’ first gold medal at the Asian Beach Games, leading a solid opening-day performance in jiu-jitsu.
![John Dexter Tabique competes in the men’s 94kg category during the final day of weightlifting events. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mens-94kg-John-Dexter-Tabique-6-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine weightlifting team closed its 33rd SEA Games campaign in Chonburi with one gold, one silver, and one bronze, highlighted by Elreen Ando’s repeat title and a gritty podium finish by Kristel Macrohon despite injury.
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As the World Games 2025 closing ceremony approaches in Chengdu, Team Philippines reflects on four medals and looks ahead to Karlsruhe 2029.