SEA Games 31: Philippines kickboxing team hopes for gold

Kickboxer DasallaRenalyn Dacquel of the Phillipnes (left) and athlete BoonPeng KanWara of Thailand in the men’s under 48kg full contact category. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – After victories and luck of the draw onMay 10, Philippine officials said they hope their kickboxers will win goldmedals at competitions the framework of the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

Philippine Zephania Ngaya is waiting to fight the winner of  a match between Huynh Thi Ai Vy of Vietnam andJessie Yothawa of Thailand for the women’s 65-kilogramme category final on May 13.

Four other women of the country also have chances to grab at least a bronze medalafter advancing into the semifinals. They are Claudine Veloso (52kg), GinaIniong (60kg), Reynalyn Daquel (under 48kg) and Gretel de Paz (under 56kg).

Samahan Kickboxing ng Piliinas (SKP) president Senator  Francis 'Tol' Tolentinosaid the country assured itself of seven bronzes and one silver, including thatin the men’s action, but he’s optimistic that the Filipino kickboxerswill not relent and will deliver the golds in the finals./.

VNA