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cially after her mother was diagnosed with a stage five chronic kidney disease.

“When we found out about her condition, we were all shocked. We were so clueless. Next thing we know, it’s already in stage 5,” said Iniong.

Iniong is thankful to be in a very supportive family. Although they do not necessarily show affection through words, they make up for it through action.

“When we found out, the advice of the doctor was to undergo dialysis. We provided her with everything she needs. We’re working hand in hand for her,” the Team Lakay representative shared.

Aside from her family, Team Lakay also experienced some struggles after Gej Eustaquio and Joshua Pacio dropped their respective World titles to start 2019.

For Iniong, her stellar performance is for them.

“This win is for my family first and foremost, and of course my gym, Team Lakay, and the Philippines,” she said.

The six-time Philippine wushu champion mixed her point of attack with excellent striking and well-timed takedowns to control the contest from the opening bell. only time Iniong was really threatened was late in the third round when Radzuan momentarily took the mount position, before transitioning to take Iniong’s back before the match ended.

That did little to convince two of the judges to favor the Malaysian standout on their scorecards as Iniong walked out with her hand raised by way of split decision.

“I was confident that I did enough to get the win in the end,” Iniong shared. “Radzuan is a tremendous warrior, and I wasn't expecting this to be an easy fight at all. Thankfully, our game plan worked.”