Philippine Junior Wushu Team Triumphs at 9th World Junior
Wushu Championships
From left to right: Mark John Lazo, Alexander De Los Reyes, and Johanna Jeiel Barbero proudly display their
medals after their impressive performances at the 9th World Junior Wushu Championships 2024 in Bandar Seri
Begawan. Mark and Johanna won bronze medals, while Alexander took home the Gold (Brunei PE Photo).
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 01 October 2024 — The Philippine Junior Wushu Team brings pride and honor to the country after an outstanding performance at the 9th World Junior Wushu Championships 2024. The Philippines brought home a gold and two bronze medals. Held at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam from 25 to 30 September 2024, the event featured over 900 participants from 50 countries.
Team Philippines excelled in key categories, achieving the following notable victories:
- Gold - Alexander De Los Reyes, Boy’s Taijishan A
- Bronze - Johanna Jeiel Barbero, Group Junior - 48kg
- Bronze - Mark John Lazo, Group Junior - 48kg
The Philippine delegation, composed of 17 members, included 12 skilled competitors and was led by Coach Tony Candelaria. A number of participants have practiced the sport for 10 years. Among the group is a remarkable nine-year-old participant who has been honing their craft for six years, reflecting the dedication and passion of the young Filipino contingent.
The Philippine Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, H.E. Marian Jocelyn R. Tirol-Ignacio highlighted the great showing of the Philippine team not only as a testament to the talent within the team but also a reflection of the discipline, dedication, passion and hard work of the Philippine Wushu community including its coaches, mentors and families who supported the team throughout the journey.
Wushu, a martial art combining performance and combat, has been gaining significant recognition on the global stage. This championship served as a platform for these young individuals to showcase their skills and resilience at an international level. The Philippine Junior Wushu Team’s outstanding performance demonstrates the growing influence of the Philippines in the global Wushu arena.
The championship was organized by Brunei’s Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports in collaboration with the Wushu Federation of Brunei Darussalam and the International Wushu Federation (IWUF). END
The Philippine Junior Wushu Team, led by Coach Tony Candelaria (far right), proudly represents the country in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. (Brunei PE Photo).
PH Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Marian Jocelyn R. Tirol-Ignacio and Philippine Embassy officials with members of the Philippine Junior Wushu Team to the 9th World Junior Wushu Championships during their visit to the Philippine Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. (Brunei PE Photo).
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