A masterful conquest in men’s water polo set the tone for what could be a promising campaign of Team Philippines in the 29th Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Hostilities have yet to start, but the national water polo squad buckled down to work as it dominated Thailand, 9-7, in the event’s opening salvo Tuesday at the National Aquatic Center. The Philippines plunges back to action Wednesday against the Malaysians. Water polo is just one of the four events where local bets campaigned in the second day of battle. Head coach and former national team standout Clint Sayo said they trained for three weeks at the US National Archery in Salt Lake, Utah, on top of seeing action in some tournaments in California in a bid to avenge their bitter setback.

Source: Manila Times August 15, 2017 11:03 UTC