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Team Philippines kicked off the day with a powerful golden streak at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, delivering standout victories across MMA, ju-jitsu, and gymnastics.

Bulaong Claims First Gold of the Day
Geli Bulaong set the early momentum by defeating her Indonesian opponent to secure gold in the demo sport MMA Women’s Modern -60kg. The Malolos native continues to rise as one of the Philippines’ newest athletic standouts.

Custodio Dominates for Ju-jitsu Gold
Kimberly Custodio followed with an impressive performance in the Women’s -49kg Ju-jitsu Ne-waza, overwhelming her Thai opponent to clinch another gold for the country. Her determination fueled the Filipino crowd, drawing loud cheers inside the Bangkok venue.

Roxas Showcases Control and Precision
Dean Roxas added to the golden haul with a strong victory in the Men’s -85kg Ju-jitsu Ne-waza. His composed performance earned the Philippines another proud moment as the national anthem once again echoed through the arena.

Finnegan Delivers Gymnastics’ First Gold
Aleah Finnegan wrapped up the golden run by capturing the first gymnastics gold of the Games with a 13.400 score in the Women’s Vault. The Paris 2024 Olympian continued to show her world-class talent and remains one of Team PH’s brightest hopes for future competitions.

With several golds secured early in the day, Team Philippines is gaining strong momentum as the Games continue.