600 jins vie in Smart-All-Women's taekwondo tilt

MANILA, Philippines - Female jins take center stage on June 3 with the staging of the 2012 Smart National All-Women’s taekwondo championships at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Around 600 fighters in three categories – senior women, junior women and grade school girls – are expected to vie for honors, according to organizing committee chairman Sung Chon Hong.

Members of the national team pool are also expected to see action in the event supported by SMART Communications Inc., MVP Sports Foundation, PLDT, Philippine Sports Commission and Milo.

“This competition gives veterans as well as upcoming jins a chance to demonstrate effective techniques and styles,” said Hong, who is also vice president of the Philippine Taekwondo Association. “The exposure will also help the participants sharpen their skills, boost their confidence and improve their discipline.”

PTA affiliates and branches throughout Metro Manila and the provinces and the different military services will all be represented in the day-long tournament.

One of the top provincial performers is Phoevi Keith de Guzman, a mainstay of the Baguio Defenders who sparkled in the recent MVP Best of the Best championships.

Action starts at 9 a.m.