THE Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) thanked the world and continental governing bodies for tennis for allowing Filipino athletes to compete in the Vietnam 31st Southeast Asian Games despite the suspension of the Philippine Tennis Association (Philta). “The POC is extending its gratitude to the ITF [International Tennis Federation] and ATF [Asian Tennis Federation] for allowing our players to see action in the SEA Games,” said POC President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino, who was informed of the two bodies’ approval to let Filipino players compete in Hanoi over the weekend. The ITF suspende…