BANGKOK, Thailand – The Philippine shooting team delivered a spectacular haul of four gold medals in practical shooting events on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Thailand Shooting Range, propelling Team Philippines’ medal tally and showcasing precision prowess in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.
The golden quartet came from individual and team categories, with Filipino marksmen outgunning regional rivals in the fast-paced, accuracy-demanding discipline governed by International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) rules.
Gold Medal Highlights
- Men’s Open Team: Philippines (dominant performance across stages).
- Women’s Standard Individual: A Filipina shooter clinched top honors with flawless execution.
- Men’s Standard Team: Coordinated excellence secured another team gold.
- Women’s Production Individual: Precise trigger control earned the fourth gold.
The wins contributed significantly to the Philippines’ athletics and shooting surge, complementing earlier golds in gymnastics, swimming, and hurdles. Practical shooting, making its SEA Games return after years, proved a Philippine stronghold, with the team leveraging experience from international IPSC competitions.
Philippine National Shooting Association (PNSA) officials hailed the results as validation of rigorous training, with coach Capt. Arnel Belen noting: “Our shooters trained under pressure scenarios—these golds are earned through discipline and focus.”
As the Games progress, this four-gold blitz in one day underscores Team PH’s depth across disciplines, fueling momentum toward the 60-gold target.
Practical Shooting Golds Snapshot (Dec 15):
| Event | Medal | Winners/Team |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s Open Team | Gold | Philippines |
| Women’s Standard Individual | Gold | (Filipina shooter) |
| Men’s Standard Team | Gold | Philippines |
| Women’s Production Individual | Gold | (Filipina shooter) |