MANILA, Philippines — Taekwondo gets top sports billing on May 4-5 when the Philippine Taekwondo Association stages the 14th ASEAN Championships at the Music Hall of the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. The Philippines’ well-trained jins are expected to put up a good showing in the two-day event against fighters from seven other countries, namely, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Timor-Leste, Brunei and Singapore. Participants in the tournament sanctioned by the ASEAN Taekwondo Federation will vie for honors in kyorugi (free sparring) and poomsae (forms) in three divisions – senior, junior and cadet. The Philippines has produced many medalists in previous ASEAN taekwondo competitions. The international event is supported by MVP Sports Foundation, Smart, PLDT, Meralco, Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee, SM Supermalls and Milo.

Source: Philippine Star April 24, 2019 16:00 UTC