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Filipino Judoka Chino Sy Pursues Olympic Dream in Judo
WHY IT MATTERS
Sy's Olympic bid has the potential to bring pride and recognition to the Philippines, and his determination to succeed will be closely watched by fans and athletes alike.
What happened
Chino Sy, a 25-year-old Filipino judoka, has set his sights on qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. With a strong background in martial arts, Sy has dominated the UAAP in judo, winning gold medals in four seasons and earning two MVP awards.
He has also shown promise in the 2025 SEA Games, where he struck a judo gold in the men's -100kg division. Sy's family has been a significant influence on his career, with his father, Paolo Tancontian, representing the Philippines in judo and his sister, Sydney, being the fifth-ranked sambo athlete in the world.
Sy is determined to live up to the trust placed in him and make his family and country proud.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Multi-sport athlete Chino Sy finds Olympic calling in judo
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