Davao judoka Sy-Tancontian to compete in Pan American Opens in US and Canada
The Davao City athlete leads the Philippine judo team in back-to-back tournaments in Florida and Montreal as part of his Olympic bid.
Davao City judoka Chino Sy-Tancontian will lead the Philippine national judo team in two international tournaments in North America, according to the Daily Tribune.
Sy-Tancontian will fight in the -100kg category. He will be joined by national teammate Jayvee Ferrer, who competes in the -90kg division.
The pair will first see action at the 2026 Pan American Open in Florida, United States, which runs from 28 October to 1 November. They will then travel to Montreal, Canada, for another Pan American Open scheduled from 5 to 8 November.
Ace Larida, head coach of Pilipinas Sambo, will assist the national team throughout the campaign and support the athletes as they prepare for their matches, the report said.
According to the Daily Tribune, the two tournaments give Sy-Tancontian and Ferrer a chance to measure themselves against international opponents as they continue their pursuit of an Olympic berth. The athletes are hoping to post strong results in both events.
Why it matters for Davao
A Davao City athlete is leading the national judo team abroad, and his results in these tournaments form part of his continuing bid for the Olympics.
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