The Philippine Star

Phl vies in Peru world poomsae

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Nineteen well-prepared athletes will carry the Philippine colors in the 2016 World Poomsae Taekwondo Championsh­ips slated Sept. 22-Oct. 2 in Lima, Peru.

Three officials – delegation head Igor Mella, foreign coach Ji Ho Chui and internatio­nal referee Stephen Fernandez – are also included on the national squad which will also banner PLDT Home Ultera and MVP Sports Foundation.

The Filipino athletes who will vie against 74 other countries like Korea, China, France, Spain, Iran, Turkey, Germany, Chinese Taipei and the United States are:

Male – Jean Pierre Sabido, Ernesto Guzman Jr., Dustin Jacob Mella, Raphael Enrico Mella, Rodolfo Reyes Jr., Jeordan Dominguez, McAvynger Alob, Jerel Anthony Dalida, Mark Lorenz Balcita, June Ninobla, Joel Lacsamana and Glenn Lava.

Female – Rinna Babanto, Juvenile Faye Crisostomo, Joecel Lyn Ninobla, Angelica Joyce Gaw, Janna Dominique Oliva, Elisabeth Cesista and Ailleach Dulce Amor Perez.

The competitio­n will serve as a vital exposure for the Filipinos who are preparing for the 2017 Southeast Asian Games and the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta.

Poomsae or forms is a vital element in taekwondo. An athlete follows a systematic movement in consecutiv­e sequences against an imaginary opponent or multiple opponents. The participan­t uses the hands and feet and interconne­cted techniques like blocking, punching, striking, thrusting and kicking.

Constant training in poomsae helps improve flexibilit­y and control in breathing, balance, power, eye focus and mental discipline.

The team’s other sponsors are Smart Communicat­ions, Inc., PLDT, Meralco, TV5 and Philippine Sports Commission.

 ??  ?? Members of the Peru-bound national team are, from left (front) Amor Perez, Rinna Babanto, Jocel Lyn Ninobla, Joyce Gaw, Janna Dominique Oliva and Elisabeth Cesista, (second row) Ernesto Guzman Jr., Jean Pierre Sabido, officials Igor Mella and Ji Ho...
Members of the Peru-bound national team are, from left (front) Amor Perez, Rinna Babanto, Jocel Lyn Ninobla, Joyce Gaw, Janna Dominique Oliva and Elisabeth Cesista, (second row) Ernesto Guzman Jr., Jean Pierre Sabido, officials Igor Mella and Ji Ho...

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