During a recent online meeting, Davaoena Sydney Sy Tancontian was voted as the first Filipino chairperson of the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) Athletes Commission.
The four-member panel, led by Tancontian, 24, the daughter of Paolo Tancontian, the Pilipinas Sambo Federation Inc. president, was established during the international federation's assembly held in Yerevan, Armenia, last November.
"Coming from a country that just recently started the development of the sport, it became my mission to represent SAMBO in my country, the Philippines, and the Southeast Asia region. I applied for a position in the Athlete's Commission as a member back in 2019 because I was inspired by my predecessor, Mrs. Laure Fournier - a great athlete, an eloquent speaker, and a fantastic mentor. SAMBO has given me great opportunities to develop not only my athletic career but also helped me in my personal growth as an individual," Tancontian said.
"Now that I will be chairing this commission, it's my responsibility to create friendships and a safe space for my fellow athletes to speak up and voice their thoughts so that the sport will continue to grow and thrive through the athletes' voices," Tancontian added.
Tancontian is a three-time bronze medallist in the plus 80 kg division at the world championships and won a gold medal in the 2022 Asian tournament.
Tancontian, who graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with a Science in Fitness and Sports Management degree, will serve as chairperson of the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) Executive Committee.
Tancontian expressed gratitude to the Philippine Sports Commission, FIAS, and President Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino of the Philippine Olympic Committee for supporting the sport in the nation. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)
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