Published January 9, 2021, 1:07 PM
In this file photo, Filipina jin Pauline Lopez banners the Philippine flag after defeating Cambodia’s Aliza Chhoueng to bag the gold medal in women’s taekwondo featherweight finals at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium last December. (MB File Photo)
National taekwondo jins and coaches are expected to work double time to boost their training preparations in time for the Asian Qualification tournament for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
Philippine Taekwondo Association secretary general Rocky Samson told
Manila Bulletin they are eyeing eight athletes to send in the training bubble the Philippine Sports Commission has organized at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna this month.