TWELVE Negros Occidental national athletes have been named into the RP contingent to Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Laos in December, according to a list released by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Monday.

Included in the list are hammer throwers Arniel Ferrera and Rosie Villarito, long distance runner Julius Sermona, long jumpers Joebert Delicano and Sheena Atilano, judoka John Baylon, golfer Mia Piccio, beach volleyball’s Rhovyl Verayo, and boxers Joegin Ladon, Joan Tipon, Bill Vicera and Mitchel Martinez. Coaches Nolito Velasco and Roel Velasco are also mentioned in the list.

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Are archers Jennifer Chan and Mark Javier of Dumaguete City are also part of the SEAG contingent.

Baylon of Binalbagan town will be gunning for his 9th judo gold while Ferrera of Cauayan town is the defending champion and record holder in men’s hammer throw.

Sermona of Himamaylan City hopes to improve on his silver medal finish in men’s 5,000 meters in Thailand two years ago as well as his bronze medal in 1,500 meters.

A total of 194 athletes have been listed in the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) list while another 153 athletes and 49 officials comprise the PSC list.

National athletes to this year’s SEAGames are listed either under the PSC or the POC depending on which entity will finance their participation in the biennial multi-sports gathering.