Sam Catantan’s Asian Games Dream Ends, But Fire Still Burns
![Sam Catantan said her Asian Games campaign would help her assess her current form ahead of the upcoming Olympic qualifying season. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design815-400x200.png)
Sam Catantan’s Asian Games medal bid ended in the women’s foil quarterfinals, but the Filipino Olympian vowed to use the setback as motivation.
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Ezkrima Philippines earns 3 medals at Tokyo International Fencing Competition 2025
![Ezkrima Philippines’ medalists Beverly and Rodolfo Alarcon proudly display their medals in Tokyo. [photo credit: Ezkrima Philippines]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1000002497-400x200.jpg)
Ezkrima Philippines delivered a strong campaign at the 1st Tokyo International Fencing Competition 2025, winning 1 Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze.