Philippines jins vie in Asian Championships
MANILA, Philippines — Tokyo Olympics veteran Kurt Bryan Barbosa and Hangzhou Asian Games bronze medalist Patrick King Perez will banner the Smart/MVPSF Philippine team that will see action in the Asian Taekwondo Championships scheduled on May 11-20 in Da Nang, Vietnam.
The Philippine Taekwondo Association said Barbosa, Perez and other national pool members will be up against the world beaters from 34 other countries that include South Korea, Iran, Jordan, Chinese Taipei, China, Cambodia and Iraq.
Other members of the Kyorugi (Free Sparring) squad are Kent John Ilde Banzon (-54kg), Legolas Penaredondo (-63kg), Sturdy Jay Gilbuena (-68kg), Dave Cea (74kg) and Justin Mark Agno (-80kg).
Comprising the women’s team are Clarence Sarza (-46kg), Tachiana Keizha Mangin (-49kg),Baby Jessica Canabal (-53kg), Merica Lillyn Chan (-57kg), Jubilee Briones (-62kg) and Laila Delo (-67kg).
Competing in Poomsae (Forms) are Rodolfo Reyes Jr., Ian Matthew Corton, Patrick King Perez, King Nash Alcairo, Darius Venerable, Justin Kobe Macario, June Ninobla and Ernesto Guzman Jr.
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