The Philippines secured two silver medals at the Asia & Oceania Sambo Championships held at the Forum de Macau Stadium. Davao City native Sydney Sy-Tancontian, a two-time Asian champion, was defeated by Uzbekistan’s Feruza Khurozova in the women’s +80kg final.
In the women’s -80kg final, Paris Open champion Aislinn Agnes Yap lost to Madina Yerzhan of Kazakhstan.
Both Sy-Tancontian and Yap, who are University of Santo Tomas alumni, showcased strong performances, with Yap improving on her previous third-place finish.
Pilipinas Sambo Federation Inc. president Paolo Tancontian emphasized the need for continuous skill development, noting the athletes’ significant improvement compared to last year.
Source: PhilNews24 | July 1, 2024
