Clarence Sarza clinched a silver medal for the Philippines in the women's under-46kg kyorugi taekwondo event at her first Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand.
The 26-year-old jin, who aimed to simply enjoy her maiden Games appearance, secured the silver after defeating opponents from Malaysia and Indonesia before falling to Thailand's Patcharakan Poolkerd in the final.
Sarza's silver is the first medal finish for Team Philippines on the second day of the regional meet.
Meanwhile, Kurt Barbosa won a bronze medal in the men's under-54kg kyorugi division after his bid for a fourth consecutive gold was stopped in the semifinals.
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