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Boxer, volleybelles keep gold hunt alive with semifinal tickets
Filipino boxer Leo Mhar Lobrido secured at least a bronze medal in the 46-kilogram category at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain after defeating his Sri Lankan opponent in the quarterfinals.
Lobrido will compete in the semifinals today with a chance to advance to the gold medal round.
The Alas Pilipinas women's volleyball team also advanced to the semifinals after defeating Chinese Taipei, and they will face Iran next.
In weightlifting, Princess Jay Ann Diaz and Jay-r Colonia secured bronze medals.
Princess Jay Ann Diaz lifted 78kg in the girls' 44kg section, while Jay-r Colonia had a 173kg lift in the boys' 56 kg clean and jerk.
The Filipino taekwondo jin team had a disappointing opening day with four athletes failing to progress.
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