Aislinn Agnes Yap Triumphs with Gold at Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships
Source: news.source.abante
Aislinn Agnes Yap secured the Philippines' first gold medal at the Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Competing in the women's under-80kg combat sambo, Yap defeated local favorite Mavluda Abdullaeva and secured her spot in the upcoming World Games in Chengdu, China. Additionally, Richmond Revina won a silver medal in the -64kg SVI-1 sport sambo category, supported by the Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee.
Key Points
Aislinn Agnes Yap won the gold medal in the women's under-80kg combat sambo at the Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Yap defeated local competitor Mavluda Abdullaeva to claim the gold, marking a significant achievement after missing a medal the previous year in Macau.
Her victory likely secures her a wildcard entry to the 12th World Games in Chengdu, China, due to her previous bronze and current gold performance.
Richmond Revina won a silver medal in the -64kg SVI-1 sport sambo category, adding to the Philippines' achievements at the championships.
The Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee supported the athletes' participation in the event.
