Published May 4, 2021, 2:26 PM
In this file photo, Philippines’ Haniel Abella, left, and Singapore’s Abdul Rahman Kiria face off during the fencing individual epee finals in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at World Trade Center last December. (MB File Photo)
Fresh from a stint in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament, the national fencing team is veering its focus on the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam as plans are being finalized from the selection process of the squad to the training camp that will be held here and abroad.
Coach Rolando “Amat” Canlas Jr. of the national fencing team said there is already a program for SEA Games, which includes the tryout for aspiring members of the Philippine Team this July in Ormoc City.
Published March 16, 2021, 5:04 PM
In this file photo, Philippines’ Haniel Abella, left, and Singapore’s Abdul Rahman Kiria face off during the fencing individual epee finals in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at World Trade Center last December. (MB File Photo)
Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medalists Jylyn Nicanor and Hanniel Abella expect the competition to be tougher in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) for Asia next month in Uzbekistan.
The two earned gold medals the hard way in the SEA Games two years ago here, although competing against some of the best in the region is a totally different story for the two lady fencers.