Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena and skateboarder Margielyn Didal will serve as the flag-bearers of the Philippines in the upcoming 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino made the announcement during a send-off ceremony on Monday, September 18, at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.

The 19th Asian Games will officially open on Saturday, September 23, but some events begin as early as Tuesday, September 19.

Around 500 athletes will compete for the Philippines in the 19th Asian Games that will run until Sunday, October 8.