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Olympics: Kurt Barbosa falls to superior Korean opponent in taekwondo
Olympics: Kurt Barbosa falls to superior Korean opponent in taekwondo
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Published Jul 24, 2021 11:21 AM PHT
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Updated Jul 24, 2021 09:35 PM PHT

(UPDATE) The Philippines' Kurt Barbosa lost 26-6 to Jang Jun of South Korea in their men's -58 kilogram opening-round match at the Olympics in Tokyo on Saturday.
(UPDATE) The Philippines' Kurt Barbosa lost 26-6 to Jang Jun of South Korea in their men's -58 kilogram opening-round match at the Olympics in Tokyo on Saturday.
Jang is the world No. 1-ranked fighter in his division and a 2-time world champion and multiple Grand Prix champion.
Jang is the world No. 1-ranked fighter in his division and a 2-time world champion and multiple Grand Prix champion.
Barbosa would have had a chance for a bronze medal — via repechage — had Jang gone all the way to the final.
Barbosa would have had a chance for a bronze medal — via repechage — had Jang gone all the way to the final.
But Jang lost to Tunisia's Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi 16-11 in the semifinals.
But Jang lost to Tunisia's Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi 16-11 in the semifinals.
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The repechage allows losers to finalists to get additional matches that, should they run them out, qualify them for a bronze.
The repechage allows losers to finalists to get additional matches that, should they run them out, qualify them for a bronze.
Barbosa was thankful for the opportunity to compete in the Olympics.
Barbosa was thankful for the opportunity to compete in the Olympics.
In his Instagram post, the Abra native said he gained valuable experience in these Games.
In his Instagram post, the Abra native said he gained valuable experience in these Games.
"I believe that losing is part of the game and it is where we learn and get the courage to fight again. We are just getting started, I will surely apply all of my experiences on my next games and I hope you are all still with me until we get that victory," he said.
"I believe that losing is part of the game and it is where we learn and get the courage to fight again. We are just getting started, I will surely apply all of my experiences on my next games and I hope you are all still with me until we get that victory," he said.
Barbosa lost to Jang via point gap, a result when there is a 20-point difference at the end of the second round, at any time during the final round or both.
Barbosa lost to Jang via point gap, a result when there is a 20-point difference at the end of the second round, at any time during the final round or both.
Barbosa is a Southeast Asian Games gold medalist who qualified in May, thanks to a thrilling come-from-behind victory.
Barbosa is a Southeast Asian Games gold medalist who qualified in May, thanks to a thrilling come-from-behind victory.
But he ran into a formidable opponent in Jang.
But he ran into a formidable opponent in Jang.
Barbosa thanked his supporters and his family and vowed to come back stronger.
Barbosa thanked his supporters and his family and vowed to come back stronger.
"To Philippine Sports Commission, MVPSF, Philippine Olympic Committee, Philippine Taekwondo Association and of course to Grandmaster Hong, I will be forever grateful for the support and assistance your giving," he said.
"To Philippine Sports Commission, MVPSF, Philippine Olympic Committee, Philippine Taekwondo Association and of course to Grandmaster Hong, I will be forever grateful for the support and assistance your giving," he said.
"At sa mahal kong Pilipinas, ikinararangal kong dalhin ang pangalan mo sa isang malaking patimpalak, hanggang sa muli. HINDI AKO SUSUKO. Salamat mga kababayan, babawi tayo, tiwala lang."
"At sa mahal kong Pilipinas, ikinararangal kong dalhin ang pangalan mo sa isang malaking patimpalak, hanggang sa muli. HINDI AKO SUSUKO. Salamat mga kababayan, babawi tayo, tiwala lang."
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