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SEA Games: Karate produces 2 silvers, 2 bronzes for PH
SEA Games: Karate produces 2 silvers, 2 bronzes for PH
Camille B. Naredo,
ABS-CBN News
Published Aug 22, 2017 06:54 PM PHT
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- The Filipino karatekas suffered a pair of painful losses but are still off to a bright start here in the 2017 Southeast Asian Games at the KLCC Hall 1.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- The Filipino karatekas suffered a pair of painful losses but are still off to a bright start here in the 2017 Southeast Asian Games at the KLCC Hall 1.
James delos Santos secured a bronze medal in the men's individual kata.
James delos Santos secured a bronze medal in the men's individual kata.
"This is my redemption from 2013," said delos Santos, who failed to win a medal four years ago in Myanmar.
"This is my redemption from 2013," said delos Santos, who failed to win a medal four years ago in Myanmar.
Meanwhile, Junna Tsukii also took a bronze in the -50 kg weight division of the women's kumite, after beating her Burmese foe in the repechage.
Meanwhile, Junna Tsukii also took a bronze in the -50 kg weight division of the women's kumite, after beating her Burmese foe in the repechage.
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On a day when gold medals poured in for the Philippines, two karatekas attempted to add to the nation's haul.
On a day when gold medals poured in for the Philippines, two karatekas attempted to add to the nation's haul.
Macaalay trailing 3-4 pic.twitter.com/U1djJdDW5B
— Camille B. Naredo (@camillenaredo) August 22, 2017
Macaalay trailing 3-4 pic.twitter.com/U1djJdDW5B
— Camille B. Naredo (@camillenaredo) August 22, 2017
But Rexor Tacay and Jayson Macaalay suffered heartbreaking losses in their respective gold-medal matches.
But Rexor Tacay and Jayson Macaalay suffered heartbreaking losses in their respective gold-medal matches.
Macaalay was matches up against a Malaysian foe in Senthil Al Silvarajao in the -60 kg division of the men's kumite.
Macaalay was matches up against a Malaysian foe in Senthil Al Silvarajao in the -60 kg division of the men's kumite.
With the final tied at 3-3, Macaalay had an opportunity to silence the boisterous hometown crowd at Hall 1 after what appeared to be a clean hit to his opponent's head.
With the final tied at 3-3, Macaalay had an opportunity to silence the boisterous hometown crowd at Hall 1 after what appeared to be a clean hit to his opponent's head.
But after a protest, Macaalay was not given the full three points. The Malaysian karateka went on to win, 5-3.
But after a protest, Macaalay was not given the full three points. The Malaysian karateka went on to win, 5-3.
Heartbreaking loss for Tacay, loses 5-6 after leading 5-3. pic.twitter.com/RLiPJCwGcT
— Camille B. Naredo (@camillenaredo) August 22, 2017
Heartbreaking loss for Tacay, loses 5-6 after leading 5-3. pic.twitter.com/RLiPJCwGcT
— Camille B. Naredo (@camillenaredo) August 22, 2017
Meanwhile, Tacay was leading Thailand's Supa Ngamphuengphit in the gold medal match of men's kumite -67kg, 5-3, but failed to hold on.
Meanwhile, Tacay was leading Thailand's Supa Ngamphuengphit in the gold medal match of men's kumite -67kg, 5-3, but failed to hold on.
The Thai went on to win, 6-5, against Tacay who impressed en route to the gold medal match with his aggressive style.
The Thai went on to win, 6-5, against Tacay who impressed en route to the gold medal match with his aggressive style.
More Filipino karatekas will see action Wednesday at KLCC Hall 1.
More Filipino karatekas will see action Wednesday at KLCC Hall 1.
(For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN Sports website.)
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