The Philippine National Deaf Table Tennis Team was honored at a victory lunch hosted by the Table Tennis Association for National Development (TATAND) following its historic performance at the 2nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Deaf Games in Jakarta.
The Philippines bagged a total of 25 medals (7 gold, 6 silver, 12 bronze), finishing second overall among participating nations.
The deaf table tennis squad powered this achievement with a clean sweep of five gold medals.
As a gesture of gratitude, TATAND presented cash tokens to the medalists during the celebration.
The event was attended by TATAND officials led by president Marcos De Jesus, vice presidents Richmond Ong, Richard Koa, and Lawrence Tan, along with Honorary Presidents Charlie Lim and Philip Uy.
Special recognition was given to Charlie Lim, acknowledged as one of the enduring pillars of Philippine table tennis, and to Philip Uy, representative of JOOLA Philippines—the official apparel sponsor of the national deaf table tennis team.
Coach Kurt De Guzman, who steered the team to victory, praised his players’ efforts:
“This victory reflects the dedication, sacrifice, and heart of our athletes. We are deeply grateful to TATAND for recognizing their accomplishments and for continuously supporting deaf sports.”
