Philippine Contingent at the London Olympiad

Well, hello sports fans! That "mob" of press people focusing on the USA Men's basketball Team is crazy, huh? Oh well, it's the Dream Team of my generation, hahahhahah. 

Don't you just love their outfit? The "salakot" makes it! Designed by Rajo Laurel---made in the Philippines not CHINA!


Anyway, the Philippine contingent is the smallest since we started participaitng in 1932. Yes, only 11 athletes in 8 sports. In case you were curious, here are my "local" heroes. Everyone is rooting for Mark Barriga to give my beloved home country it's taste of the elusive Olympic gold. But you know what? I am still very proud. Considering our measly economy, non-existent sports funding---we are good! Go Philippines!

1. Mark Javier – Archery – Men’s individual


2. Rachel Cabral - Archery – Women’s individual

3. Rene Herrrera - Athletics (Men) – 3000 m steeplechase

4. Marestella Torres – Athletics (Women) – Long jump

5. Mark Barriga – Boxing – Light flyweight

6. Daniel Caluag - Cycling – Men’s BMX

7. Tomohiko Hoshina – Judo – Men’s +100 kg

8. Brian Rosario - Shooting – Skeet

9. Jessie Khing Lacuna – Swimming (Men) – 200 m freestyle

10. Jasmine Alkhaldi – Swimming (Women) – 100 m freestyle

11. Hidilyn Diaz - Weightlifting – Women’s -58 kg