MANILA, Nov. 25 -- Expect the Filipino archers to shine on the international stage with the help of champion coach Ryu Su Jeng.

Ryu, who coached South Korea to two golds at the Rio Olympics (2016) and three golds in Tokyo (2021), is training the Philippine team for the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand next month.

If plans push through, she may even stay on to prepare the Filipino athletes for the 2026 Asian Games, 2027 World Youth Archery Championships, and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

"In the SEA Games, we can win the medals. Also in the Asian Games, even the gold. And in the Olympics, we can get to the quarterfinals and then (in the future), a medal," said the 58-year-old Ryu, who was accompanied by World Archery Philippine...