MANILA, Philippines — PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee (POC) members savored the success from the Paris Olympics campaign during their General Assembly on Wednesday with the preparations for the 33rd Southeast Games in Thailand next year and the POC elections this November keeping the body busy at the East Ocean Seafood Restaurant in Pasay City.

'The SEA Games next year in Thailand is a concern, we're bound to lose eight gold medals in four sports dropped by the Thais from their program,' POC president Abraham 'Bambol' Tolentino said. 'But we're not losing hope, the appeal is there, and it will be decided in a SEAG Federation meeting next month.'