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Day: March 4, 2026

PH Athletes Advised to Limit Travel Amid Middle East Tensions

Manila:<Text>

As the Middle East situation deteriorates, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has urged national teams to limit travel, particularly to countries affected by ongoing tensions.

According to Philippines News Agency, PSC Chairman Pato Gregorio issued an advisory on Wednesday urging national athletes to avoid traveling to the Middle East unless absolutely necessary due to escalating conflicts and potential impacts on international air travel. Gregorio highlighted cases of athletes being stranded due to flight cancellations, citing incidents involving American and Israeli military actions in Iran.

A notable incident involved the Philippine chess team at the Russian Chess