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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776434657113Media (2).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Annie Ramirez. Photo by Paige Javier, ABS-CBN News</div>MANILA – Two-time JJIF World Champion Annie Ramirez cherishes the opportunity to raise the flag at the opening ceremony of the upcoming Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China.The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) announced on Thursday the two-time Asian Beach Games gold medalist will be the country&#x27;s flag-bearer alongside fellow jiu-jitsu athlete, Southeast Asian Games silver medalist Yman Xavier Baluyo.For Ramirez, she believes this is an opportunity to showcase the strength of Philippine jiu-jitsu.&quot;It’s a huge honor to be named one of the flag bearers for the Philippines. At the same time, it comes with added responsibility and pressure, especially in a big multi-sport event like this,&quot; Ramirez told ABS-CBN News.&quot;I’m proud to share this moment with Yman, who is one of our rising athletes, and I believe we both represent the future and strength of Philippine jiu-jitsu,&quot; she said.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/4/14/all-systems-go-for-ph-campaign-in-asian-beach-games-says-tolentino-2013">READ: All systems go for PH campaign in Asian Beach Games, says Tolentino </a></div>The 35-year-old banners the 101-strong Philippine delegation, alongside SEA Games jiu jitsu gold medalist Kaila Napolis.After her double gold triumph in the JJIF World Championships and her SEA Games stint last year, Ramirez has been hard at work preparing for the continental meet.The bemedalled athlete will be competing in a lower weight class than her usual –57kg division, where she struck gold last November 2025.&quot;My preparation has been consistent with how I approach my past competitions—staying disciplined with my training, strength and conditioning, and overall routine,&quot; Ramirez said.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/4/16/poc-chief-hopes-ph-can-surpass-medal-haul-in-danang-asian-beach-games-2044">READ: POC chief hopes PH can surpass medal haul in Da Nang Asian Beach Games </a></div>&quot;The only difference this time is that I didn’t have an international training camp, but I made sure to maximize what I have locally and stay focused on my goals,&quot; she explained.POC President Abraham &quot;Bambol&quot; Tolentino is optimistic the country will have a fruitful campaign, seeking a better record than the Da Nang Asian Beach Games.In the 2016 edition, the Philippines bagged two golds, four silvers and 15 bronzes.The Philippines will host the next Asian Beach Games in 2028, with Cebu City as the host for the continental meet.

Two-time JJIF World Champion Annie Ramirez cherishes the opportunity to raise the flag at the opening ceremony of the upcoming Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China.

Two-time JJIF World Champion Annie Ramirez cherishes the opportunity to raise the flag at the opening ceremony of the upcoming Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China.

Annie Ramirez relishes opportunity as PH flag-bearer for Asian Beach Games

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Annie Ramirez relishes opportunity as PH flag-bearer for Asian Beach Games

Paige Javier,

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Published April 17, 2026 10:12 PM PHT

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