Philippine martial arts athletes win medals in international competitions
Philippine martial arts athletes led by Carlos Baylon Jr., who won gold in wushu at the IWUF 10th Sanda World Cup in China, have been recognized as top performers for April.
Baylon's victory included a semi-final win over Macau's Hio Lam Ku and a final victory against Uzbekistan's Saydullo Abdurashitov, earning him praise after years of dedication to the sport.
Sydney Sy Tancontian won gold in the Asia and Oceania Sambo Championships in Uzbekistan, while Allain Ganapin secured a bronze medal in para taekwondo at the World Taekwondo President's Cup-Asian Region in China.
The Philippine surfing team placed third in the ISA World Longboard Championship in El Salvador, with Jay-R Esquivel winning an individual bronze.
EJ Obiena claimed first place in pole vaulting at the Taiwan International Pole Vault Championship, and tennis player Alex Eala climbed to 75th in the WTA rankings after impressive performances in Miami and Madrid.
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