FILIPINO martial artists continued to make waves in the international sports scene.
After the remarkable performances by athletes in sambo and kickboxing, it was the Philippine Pencak Silat team’s turn to shine at the 8th Asian Pencak Silat Championship 2024 in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, bagging an impressive haul of 1 gold, 5 silver, and 9 bronze medals.
The standout performance came from Angeline Viriña, making her international debut. She clinched the country’s lone gold medal in the tanding women’s -45kg category, outclassing competitors from Uzbekistan and Indonesia.
PhilSilat Sports Association President Princess Jacel Kiram expressed pride in the team’s achievement, highlighting their dedication and perseverance.
“Out of 22 athletes, 19 secured medals— a remarkable testament to your hard work. Your efforts have made us all proud,” Kiram shared in a social media post.
She also thanked the Philippine Sports Commission for its continued support, adding, “Mabuhay ang Team Pilipinas! Here’s to more success in the future!”
Over the weekend in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the Philippines made big waves at the 2024 Asian Kickboxing Championship with 5 golds, 1 silver, and 10 bronze medals.
One of the notable athletes were Jovan Medallo, a forms specialist, who emerged as a double gold medalist, and boxing Olympian Hergie Bacyadan, along with Carlo Von Buminaang and Gina Araos, who each claimed gold in the combat division.
