Malilay Sisters Shine with Silver at JJIF SEA Regionals 2025 in Manila
Source: news.source.cebudailynews_inquirer
The Malilay sisters, Ellise Xoe and Eliecha Zoe, secured silver medals at the 2025 Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) Southeast Asia Regionals in Manila. The Cebuana siblings, who are former Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champions, competed in the U21 divisions despite being based in Dubai. The Philippine team also won additional silver and bronze medals at the tournament.
Key Points
Ellise Xoe Malilay won silver in the U21 women’s 48-kilogram division with a record of three wins and one loss.
Eliecha Zoe Malilay also won silver in the U21 -45 kg division.
The Malilay sisters are former Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champions and are based in Dubai.
The Philippine team won a total of five silver and three bronze medals at the tournament.
Other Filipino medalists included Kean De Los Reyes, Kian Ignacio, Kaizer Borces, Xander Guadez, Red Villanueva, and Sabel Tupas.
