Davao City native Sydney Sy-Tancontian and Jeniva Consigna have brought pride to the Philippines by winning bronze medals at the 2024 World Beach SAMBO Championships held in Casablanca, Morocco on September 7-8.
In the women's -72kg category, Jeniva Consigna delivered a remarkable performance by defeating Dauletzhan Nazereke of Kazakhstan to secure her bronze medal. Meanwhile, Sydney Sy-Tancontian competed in the +72kg category and advanced to the semifinals after overcoming Sylla Ramatoulaye of Guinea in the quarterfinals. Despite a strong effort, Sy-Tancontian fell to Romanian opponents in the semifinals.
Paolo Tancontian, Sydney's father and President of Pilipinas Sambo, expressed his immense satisfaction with the achievements of both athletes. He extended his gratitude to everyone who supported and facilitated their participation in this prestigious international competition.(Bob Braceros)
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