Smart team cops 2 Asian t’kwondo medals

MANILA, Philippines - Two consistent international medalists made waves for the Philippines-Smart taekwondo team again by bagging a medal each in the recent 21st Asian Taekwondo championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Christian Al dela Cruz repeated his sparkling performance in the 27th Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar last year, to win a silver medal, while Mary Anjelay Pelaez, gold winner in the 11th Asean Takewondo Federation and Asian University championships earned a bronze in the tough Uzbekistant competition.

Both Dela Cruz and Pelaez earned their international medals last year.  Dela Cruz also bagged a gold in the Asean event and a silver in the Asian University championships while Pelaez took home a bronze from the 27th SEA Games.