RP BAGS TWO MEDALS AT WORLD
CUP TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP
(Reprinted from Malaya)
Sindelfingen, Germany, June 8, 1998 - The Philippines bagged two medals Friday at the opening of the 30-country World Cup Taekwondo championships.
Flyweight Eva Marie Ditan and finweight Roberto Cruz captured a silver and bronze medal, respectively, in the prestigious competition.
According to Philippine team leader Hong Sing Chon, Cruz toppled his opponents from Spain and the United States but lost to a Korean in the semifinals.
Ditan hurdled her first three rivals from Russia, Croatia and Italy and then advanced tot he finals by outclassing the Chinese-Taipei bet.
However, Ditan dropped a narrow 2-3 decision to an American in the finals.
"Ditan and Cruz impressed the big crowd with their tough, aggressive performances," said Hong.
Reported by: Sol Jose Vanzi
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