After producing the country’s first medal, taekwondo suffered big losses for the third straight day in the 2023 Asian Games.

Arven Alcantara advanced to the quarters after beating a fancied Thai rival in the Round-of-16 of the men’s -68-kilogram division.

But against Mohammed Mustafa of Jordan, Alcantara suffered a 2-0 beating.

Both Laila Delo and Dave Cea also dropped their matches with the latter losing to Iran’s Mehran Barkhordari in the men’s -80kg division quarters.

Delo, on the other hand, lost to Vietnam’s Thi Khiem in the women’s -67kg class.

Korean Open gold medal winner Kirstie Elaine Alora (women’s +67kg class) and SEAG 4-time champion Samuel Morrission are left to carry the task to win the country’s first gold in the continental showpiece.

King Patrick Perez won the men’s individual bronze on Sunday.

Related Posts

POC prexy confident of strong Asian Games finish by Filipinas

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Rep. Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino expressed optimism on a strong performance by the Filipinas in the Read more

Asian Games 2023: PSC hosts send-off for 500 plus athletes

Almost 500 athletes representing Team Philippines in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8 Read more

PH sensation Alex Eala Asian Games tennis debut details revealed – Find Out When

Alex Eala will launch her medal bid on Monday, September 25, before teaming up with Ruben Gonzales in the mixed Read more

Asian Games 2023: Jins Perez, Ninola eye target first medals for PH

The jins—supported by the Philippine Olympic Committee and the Philippine Sports Commission—are hoping to conjure the magic of 2006 that Read more