Tancontian got the slot after she got the bronze medal in the 2019 SEA games held in the Philippines in the women's +87kg.
The Philippines (1-2-5) ranked third behind Vietnam (7-1-2) and Thailand (2-2-4) in the kurash medal tally during the 2019 SEA Games.
Earlier, Tancontian revealed that she has decided to lower her weight to compete in lower categories from her usual above 80-kilogram category.
In an interview over PTV Sports, Tancontian explained going down in weight to around 14 kilos is a good move for her part so that her body can still adjust and that she can win more medals for the Philippines in international Sambo tournaments.
Aside from reducing weight, Tancontian also hopes to compete in more international Sambo competitions to gain more experience and confidence.
"I think ang pagsali ko sa more Sambo competitions will help me gain more self confidence," Tancontian said.
Tancontian, 21 won the bronze medal in the 2020 World Sambo Championship in Novi Sad, Serbia last November 8, 2020.
The Davaoena won the bronze medal earlier in the 80-kilogram Women’s senior category after beating Spain’s Evadne Huecas with a score of 2-1.
She said her bronze medal is due to her hard work and experience. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)
Photo: Sydney Sy Facebook account
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