"Well done, Team Philippines!"- Physical: Asia fans react to quest 3 elimination following Team Thailand and Indonesia

On November 11, 2025, Netflix dropped episodes 7 to 9 of Physical: Asia, continuing the global competition between eight national teams. In these new episodes, Team Philippines became the third team to be eliminated, following Thailand and Indonesia. The intense third quest, the Sack Toss Challenge, decided their fate. CrossFit athlete Justin Hernandez, who stepped in as team captain after Manny Pacquiao’s early exit, faced off against Korea’s Amotti and Australia’s Eddie Williams.

The challenge required competitors to toss a 14-kg sack over a high barrier within a tight time limit. The weight and difficulty kept on increasing after each round. Despite showing incredible strength and endurance, Justin fell short in his final attempt, and that led to the Philippines’ elimination. It was a hard-fought battle, as the team gave their all through every round and remained calm under pressure until the very end.

Fans of Physical: Asia quickly took to social media to applaud Team Philippines for their inspiring run. An X user, @tof_dg, wrote,

"Well done, Team Philippines! You showed true grit and heart. Nothing to be ashamed of!"

Many praised the team as well as Justin for stepping up as captain and showing resilience in the face of tough odds. Viewers said that the team displayed true sportsmanship and a “fighting spirit,” even against some of the strongest athletes from other nations.

Others mentioned that while the team’s journey ended earlier than hoped, their performance exceeded expectations and made many Filipinos proud.

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All we know about Team Philippines and the recent episodes of Physical: Asia

Physical: Asia is Netflix’s hit spin-off of Physical: 100. The show collects top athletes and sportsperson from eight nations: South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Turkey, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines. The winner will be rewarded with a grand total of ₩1 billion (approximately $700,000) as a prize. Each squad is made up of six players plus one figurative leader from their respective country.

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao was initially the captain of the Philippine team, but he left in the middle of the season because of his obligations to the country. After him, Justin Hernandez, a Filipino-American CrossFit champion and Hyrox competitor, took his place. The rest of the lineup includes:

• Justin Coveney, a rugby player and SEA Games gold medalist
• Mark “Mugen” Striegl, a UFC fighter and Sambo gold medalist
• Lara Lorraine Deang Liwanag, a top CrossFit athlete
• Robyn Lauren Brown, a gold medalist hurdler
• Ray Jefferson Querubin, the country’s Strongest Man titleholder

Episodes 7 to 9 of Physical: Asia also saw Team Türkiye eliminated after facing Mongolia and Japan in a set of endurance- and strength-based matches. The contest has become a lot more exciting than ever, with only Korea, Japan, Mongolia, and Australia still in the running. The remaining four countries have already started their march to the finale, which will be telecast next week.

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Physical: Asia continues to release new episodes every week on Netflix, with the finale set to determine which nation will be crowned the strongest team in Asia.

Edited by Somava