MANILA, Philippines — Former UST judoka Dither Tablan passed away on Friday. He was 23.
The Varsitarian confirmed the news early Saturday citing unnamed sources.
Rest in peace, Dither Tablan.
The UST judo legend passed away on Friday night, according to sources. Tablan, a two-time UAAP most valuable player and one of the most beloved Thomasian athletes, helped the UST Judokas score a 4-peat during his time with the team. pic.twitter.com/Zfo7GRAL2Q— The Varsitarian (@varsitarianust) October 29, 2021
Tablan was a two-time UAAP MVP and helped the UST Judoka win four UAAP titles in a row during his tenure with the team.
He was a Sports and Wellness Management graduate.
According to reports, Tablan died due to cardiac arrest.
Apart from representing UST, Tablan was also a Kurash grappler for the national team.
He represented flag and country in the 2017 AIMAG, the 2019 SEA Games, and the 2019 World Martial Arts Masterships.