Margielyn Didal did enough to qualify to the finals of the women's street event of skateboarding on Tuesday at the Qiantang Roller Sports Centre in Hangzhou, China.
Didal won the gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games in Palembang, Indonesia but is entering the 19th Asiad on the heels of an 11-month injury layoff.
China's Zeng Wenhui topped the qualifiers with a score of 69.15, followed by another Chinese skater in Cui Cenxi . Also through to tomorrow's finals are Japan's Oda Yumeka , Japan's Ito Miyu , Thailand's Sukasem Vareeraya , and Thailand's Nawakitwong Nathtiyabhorn . "I was forced to stop 11 months ago because of my injury. As of now, I’m focused on my recovery to regain my confidence and get comfy with my board," Didal said upon her arrival in Hangzhou.
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