MANILA — The Chuncheon Korea Open International Championships in South Korea witnessed a remarkable feat as three Philippine taekwondo jins clinched three prestigious gold medals.
In the men’s individual poomsae G2 under 30 category, Ian Matthew Corton displayed exceptional skill and determination, earning him the coveted gold medal by outscoring his South Korean opponent, Lee Hak-jun, with a close margin of 8.25 to 8.17.
Switching to the freestyle pairs over 17 event, the dynamic duo of Stella Yape and Darius Venerable wowed the judges with their synchronized performance, securing the gold medal with an impressive score of 7.640. This stellar performance allowed them to triumph over their Korean counterparts.
Continuing the winning streak, the freestyle team event showcased the collective talent of Juvenile Crisostomo, Patrick King Perez, Kobe Macario, Zyka Santiago, and Stella Yape. Their harmonious performance earned them the gold medal, as they achieved a remarkable score of 7.570.
In the fiercely contested individual men’s freestyle over 17 event, Darius Venerable demonstrated his prowess once again, earning the bronze medal with a score of 7.670. The top spot in this category was claimed by Jang Young-keun of South Korea, who secured the gold medal with an impressive score of 7.870.
The Chuncheon Korea Open International Championships continue to captivate spectators at the Hoban Gym in Chuncheon, South Korea, with the event scheduled to run until August 14th. (ai/mnm)
