THE Philippine wushu sanda team showed its readiness for the Southeast Asian Games, capturing five bronze medals at the tough 1st Wushu Taolu Asian Cup and 2nd Wushu Sanda Tournament held in Songyuan, China.
Earning podium finishes in the sanda division were national team standouts Xander Alipio (men’s 60kg), Vince Puyat Dominguiano (men’s 65kg), and Krizan Faith Collado (women’s 52kg).
In the taolu events, Jones Llabres Inso (men’s taijiquan) and Mark Anthony Polo (men’s qiangshu) also brought home bronze medals, further elevating the Philippines’ status in the sport.
The two-day twin competition gathered Asia’s elite wushu athletes, showcasing high-caliber talent and technical mastery.
The taolu tournament featured 105 athletes from 16 countries competing across 24 events. All participants in this discipline were among the top eight finishers from last year’s 10th Asian Wushu Championships.
Meanwhile, the sanda segment included 66 fighters from 14 countries across 18 weight divisions—all of whom were previous medalists in continental competitions, ensuring an intense level of competition.
Backed by the Philippine Sports Commission, the national wushu squad has consistently brought home medals from regional and continental events, particularly the Southeast Asian Games.
With this recent achievement, the team gains valuable momentum heading into the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand this December.
