■ Ofelia C. Empian Three more Cordilleran athletes contributed to the medal haul of Team Philippines in the 2023 World Combat Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from Oct. 20 to 30. Ariel Lampacan and Islay Erika Bomogao’s performance in Muay Thai both garnered them a silver medal apiece while Justin Kobe Macario bagged a bronze
Team Philippines has bagged one gold, two silver, and two bronze medals to lead teams from Southeast Asia in the 2022 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships held in Goyang, South Korea.