Alexandra Eala, Flagbearer for the Philippines: "An Invaluable Honor" That Resonates with an Entire Country

Rising icon of world tennis, Alexandra Eala had the honor of carrying the national flag during the opening ceremony of the Southeast Asian Games.

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Arthur Millot

le 13/12/2025 à 16h50

1 min to read

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At the heart of the opening ceremony of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games at Bangkok's Rajamangala Stadium, one figure stood out: Alexandra Eala, proudly waving the Philippine flag, advancing to applause.

Alongside volleyball player Bryan Bagunas, the tennis player symbolizes a generation, that of a country now dreaming big on the international courts.

"An Invaluable Honor"

And on Instagram, Eala did not hide her emotion after the ceremony:

"An invaluable honor. Thank you so much for your trust and for the opportunity to represent our beloved city. Long live Filipino athletes!"

A message shared thousands of times, which testifies to the deep bond between the player and her country.

For reference, the 2025 Southeast Asian Games (December 9 to 20) are a multi-sport competition that will take place in Thailand in the cities of Bangkok, Chonburi, and Songkhla.