The six-time SEA Games gold medalist talks about her experiences and the lessons she has learnedThe six-time SEA Games gold medalist talks about her experiences and the lessons she has learned

[HOMESTRETCH] Grace under pressure: Agatha Wong’s wushu journey

2026/01/25 18:54

MANILA, Philippines – Get to know this Philippine icon of wushu – from winning six SEA Games gold medals to juggling medical school and training.

Show host Pato Gregorio sits down with Agatha, fresh from her sixth gold at the 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok, Thailand. She looks back into how she started in the sport, and how she has been balancing being a national athlete and studying to become a doctor.

In this episode, we learn to appreciate wushu through Agatha’s eyes — that this sport is not only about athleticism but also as an art. 

Homestretch aims to tell the stories of people who inspire us with their struggles and triumphs, and the places that help define our spirit as a nation.

Watch on Sunday, January 25, at 8 pm on Rappler’s YouTube channel. – Rappler.com

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