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Asian Games: Flag-bearer Clarkson no stranger to wearing barong Tagalog

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Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News

JAKARTA—Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson will have the honor of carrying the Philippine flag when the 2018 Asian Games officially opens on Saturday night at Gelora Bung Karno stadium.Clarkson arrived in this city on Thursday and has since taken part in two practices with the Philippine national basketball team, proving to be a quick learner of Yeng Guiao’s system.That he will be the country’s flag-bearer -- apart from representing the Philippines in basketball -- makes the Asian Games experience all the more special for the 26-year-old Clarkson.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/focus/08/17/18/welcome-to-the-jordan-show">Welcome to the ‘Jordan show’</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/17/18/watch-jordan-clarkson-shares-thoughts-on-wearing-a-barong">WATCH: Jordan Clarkson shares thoughts on wearing a barong</a></li></ul>“It&#x27;s something I&#x27;m excited for again, just the whole experience, being able to represent the country, hold the flag. It&#x27;s just exciting,” Clarkson told ABS-CBN News after Friday afternoon’s practice.Clarkson will be trying out six new barong Tagalogs, according to chef-de-mission Richard Gomez.“Those were the only oversize ones left, so we shipped them out as fast as we can,” said Gomez. “I hope one of those fits Jordan.”Made out of silk, the costume bears the “harimanok&quot; design as well as the sun on both breasts, and will be worn by the 270-strong national contingent with Clarkson at the helm.It was Gomez who endorsed Clarkson as flag-bearer to the Philippine Olympic Committee, saying that Clarkson was “a good role model who has reached the pinnacle of being a Filipino basketball athlete by playing in the NBA.”“He will inspire our other athletes here to do well,” said Gomez.Appointing Clarkson as flag-bearer was also meant to send a message, that “whether you are Filipino born overseas or locally, we are just one big sports family,” Gomez said.Clarkson, for his part, has yet to see the national costume but is no stranger to the barong Tagalog.“I own a couple at home,” he revealed.“My grandma gave me some from back when I was little. So it’s definitely stuff that I’ve seen already. It’s going to be interesting to see,” he added.Clarkson’s mother, Annette, is half-Filipino and they trace their roots to Angeles City, Pampanga.For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

Clarkson says he's "excited" to represent the country in international competition and carry its flag.

Clarkson says he's "excited" to represent the country in international competition and carry its flag.

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Asian Games: Flag-bearer Clarkson no stranger to wearing barong Tagalog

Camille B. Naredo,

ABS-CBN News

Published Aug 17, 2018 07:49 PM PHT

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Updated Mar 03, 2020 12:40 PM PHT

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