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Sepak takraw duo finds success in teqball with Asian Youth Games bronze
Filipino teqball duo Crystal Cariño and Nicole Tabucol secured a surprise bronze medal for the Philippines at the 3rd Asian Youth Games.
The pair, who originally compete in sepak takraw, made their international debut in teqball after being scouted by a coach.
They defeated home bets Rawan Abdulaziz and Fatima Albanna of Bahrain in a thrilling three-set match to clinch the medal.
Tabucol expressed surprise at their win, admitting they didn't expect to medal against strong opponents.
Despite only playing teqball for a few months, Cariño and Tabucol managed to win the crucial final points to secure their victory.
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