PH national now ready for Asia-Oceania Sambo
By Lito delos Reyes
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 25 Jun 2026
PILIPINAS Sambo Federation Inc. president Paolo Tancontian said the wait is over.
“Team Philippines is locked in, leveled up, and officially ready to take on the best in the region at 2026 Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships set on June 25-28 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila,” said Tancontian.
Former world no. 1 Sydney Sy Tancontian will lead the Philippine national team.
More than 600 athletes from 31 countries will see action.
“Our athletes have put in the blood, sweat, and tears,” said head coach Ace Larida.
“Now it’s time for us to give them the ultimate home court advantage. Let’s show Asia and Oceania how loud the Filipino spirit can get!” said Larida.
Tickets will be sold at PHP 100 each.
The PH team is also composed of:
Sport Sambo
Male 18 & above – Janry Pamor [58kg], CresenteNavares [64kg], Nicolo Angelo Saria [71kg], Carl Dave Aseneta[98kg]
Adult female 18 & above - Faiza Jennina Asilum[50kg], Jasmaine Ching [54kg], Jeniva Consigna [59kg], Sydney Sy Tancontian[+80kg]
Junior MaleJason Palmes [58kg], Aeon Lance Kim[64km], Julian De Castro [71kg]
Youth Male 16-18 - Jan Samuel Dino [64kg], AnthonyLouis Cabanting [79kg], AR Sherwin Nathaniel Padlan [88kg] Youth
Female 16-18 - Sophia Nicole Novino [47kg]
Combat Sambo
Adult male 18 & above - Marwin Quirante[58kg], Godwin Langbayan [64kg], Orlando Castillo [71kg]
Adult female 18 & above - JomaryTorres [50kg],Aumaugel Princess Cortez [59kg], Aislinn Agnes Yap [80]
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