MANILA, Philippines - Isang silver at dalawang bronze medal ang kinopo ng Smart taekwondo national team sa 6th World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships sa Olympiet’s Sports Center in Vladivostok, Russia.
Inangkin ni rookie Marvin Gabriel ang silver medal sa junior male individual category at nakipagtambal kay Shaneen Sia sa mixed pair para sa bronze medal.
Sina veterans Rani Ann Ortega, Janice Lagman at Camille Alarilla ang sumungkit sa ikalawang bronze medal sa 1st team female category.
“It was a good finish for the team. Our athletes worked hard and gave their best against close to 600 other participants from 51 countries in the prestigious event,” sabi ni team leader Igor Mella.
Tanging 18 bansa lamang ang nakapasok sa medal scoreboard sa magkakaibang kategorya.
Lumahok rin sina Jean Pierre Sabido, Galilee Tinaya, Joel Lacsamana, Edrick Galing at Roel Borja para sa Smart team ni Korean coach Jeong Tae-Song.