Defending champions Sydney Sy Tancontian and Princess Cortez will spearhead the nine-member Philippine Sambo team as they compete at the Korea Open Sambo
Championship at the Korea Sambo Center in Cheon-An, South Korea.
Tancontian, who will compete in the sport sambo female +80kg division, and Cortez, fighting in the -59kg category, are expected to deliver strong performances. They are joined by a formidable lineup, including World Beach Sambo Championship bronze medalist Jeniva Consigna , and rising stars Mariah Lua and Grace Gangan .In the combat sambo category, AC Yap, who secured a silver medal in last year’s event, will return to compete in the female -80kg division.
Pilipinas Sambo Federation Inc. President Paolo Tancontian expressed confidence that the national squad can surpass last year’s impressive haul of three gold medals. He also emphasized the significance of the Korea Open as vital exposure for the athletes, as part of their preparation for the upcoming Sambo World Championships later this year.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Korea Times launches ‘Howdy Korea’ on YouTube to promote hallyuDo you want to feel the vibe of the real Korea?The Korea Times, Korea’s first English-language newspaper, has launched its new YouTube channel called 'Howdy Korea' to promote Korean language and culture.
Read more »
North Korea's Kim threatens to destroy South Korea with nuclear strikes if provokedSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened to use nuclear weapons and destroy South Korea permanently if provoked, state media reported Friday, after the South’s leader warned that Kim’s regime would collapse if he attempts to use nuclear arms.
Read more »
South Korea's President Says North Korea Likely Seeking Attention Ahead of US ElectionSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol believes North Korea recently revealed a nuclear facility to grab US attention before the upcoming presidential election. He predicts major provocations like a nuclear test and long-range missile launch.
Read more »
North Korea's Kim again threatens to use nuclear weapons against South Korea and USSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned again that he could use nuclear weapons in potential conflicts with South Korea and the United States, as he accused them of provoking North Korea and raising animosities on the Korean Peninsula, state media reported Tuesday.
Read more »
North Korea's Kim threatens to destroy South Korea with nuclear strikes if provokedSunStar Publishing Inc.
Read more »
San Miguel Beer, Meralco open EASL bid vs Korea, Macau teamsSAN MIGUEL Beer and Meralco get the Philippine side going in the East Asia Super League (EASL) that kicks off Wednesday as they face separate opponents in the opener of the Home and Away Season 2 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Read more »