Didal still in contention for Tokyo Games

MANILA, Philippines — Margie Didal advanced to the semifinal round of the Street Skateboarding World Championships in Rome, Italy yesterday to stay on course for a Tokyo Olympics entry.

The 22-year-old Didal made up for a lethargic first run of 8.28 points by coming through with 19.00 in her second and final qualifying attempt to finish 17th out of the 27 skateboarders who made the semifinal cut.

Didal and 26 others will join the Top 5 in the world including World No. 1 Pamela Rosa of Brazil in semis action, fighting for eight seats in the finals.