Tag: Paolo Tancontian
Sydney Sy Tancontian Upholds Family’s Judo Legacy in UAAP
Davaoeña Sydney Sy Tancontian, the country’s multi-awarded judoka and sambist, received a prestigious honor during the opening of the UAAP Season 88 when she was chosen as one of the torch bearers—a distinction reserved for the finest athletes in the hist...
Judo legacy lives on: Sydney Sy Tancontian carries UAAP torch of honor
Davaoeña Sydney Sy Tancontian, the country’s multi-awarded judoka and sambist, received a prestigious honor during the opening of the UAAP Season 88 when she was chosen as one of the torch bearers—a distinction reserved for the finest athletes in the hist...
Team Philippines shows grit with 2 Bronze Medals at 2025 World Beach SAMBO Championships;
The Pilipinas Sambo Federation Incorporated (PSFI) wrapped up its campaign at the 2025 World Beach SAMBO Championships with a modest yet commendable performance, finishing 8th overall among 20 participating nations during the tournament held on August 2,...
Pilipinas Sambo to hold 3-day National Training Camp in Tagaytay
In its continued mission to elevate the level of Sambo in the country, Pilipinas Sambo Federation Incorporated is set to host a three-day national training camp on July 11–13 at the Tagaytay Combat Center.
Guiding with Grit: Paolo Tancontian’s Fatherly Role in Philippine Sports
As the world celebrates Father’s Day on June 15, one man from Davao City stands tall—not just as a father, but as a pillar of strength and inspiration in the world of sports. Paolo Tancontian, president of Pilipinas Sambo Federation Incorporated, the nati...
Philippine Sambo Stars Shine with Double Bronze at World SAMBO Cup 2025 in Armenia
YEREVAN, ARMENIA — The Philippine national Sambo team made the country proud after securing two bronze medals at the prestigious World SAMBO Cup 2025, held in Yerevan, Armenia. The delegation was led by none other than World No. 1 in Women’s Sambo +80kg,...
"WORLD'S NUMBER ONE: Sydney Sy Tancontian reigns atop Global Sambo Rankings"
After an impressive string of performances on the world and Asian stage, Sydney Sy Tancontian of Pilipinas Sambo has achieved a historic milestone — claiming the top spot in the women's heavyweight category of the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) wor...
Paolo Tancontian re-elected as Pilipinas Sambo Federation president; leads organization to new heights
Davao City native Paolo Tancontian was re-elected as president of the Pilipinas Sambo Federation during an election held at a local hotel in Davao City on December 21. Tancontian, the founder of the Davao-based national sports association, will serve alon...
Tancontian strengthens grassroots sports development with Fresh strategies
Pilipinas Sambo president Paolo Tancontian continues to champion grassroots sports development, staying true to his vision of empowering young athletes with opportunities to achieve their dreams through sports.
Davaoeño Sambo practitioner eyes new Glory at Judo sa Kodokan in Japan
After securing a gold medal in the challenging Blue Belt Adult Super Heavy Division of the World Jiujitsu Championship in Japan on September 29, Davaoeño Sambo practitioner Chino Sy Tancontian is aiming for another triumph for the Philippines. This time,...
Davaoeño Sambo practitioner Chino Sy Tancontian wins gold at World Jiujitsu Championship in Japan
Davaoeno Chino Sy Tancontian, a rising star in the world of Sambo and Brazilian Jiujitsu, has claimed the gold medal in the prestigious Blue Belt Adult Super Heavy Division of the World Jiujitsu Championship held in Japan on September 29.
Davaoena Sydney Sy-Tancontian and Jeniva Consigna win bronze medals at 2024 World Beach SAMBO
Davao City native Sydney Sy-Tancontian and Jeniva Consigna have brought pride to the Philippines by winning bronze medals at the 2024 World Beach SAMBO Championships held in Casablanca, Morocco on September 7-8.
Pilipinas Sambo wins 2 silver medals in 2024 Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships
Macau, China - The Philippine Sambo national team won two silver medals from , two-time Asian champion Sydney Sy-Tancontian and Paris Open titlist Aislinn Yap on the first day of the competition of the 2024 Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships at Forum de Mac...
Pilipinas Sambo team gears up for ASEAN Oceania Sambo Championships 2024
The Pilipinas Sambo Federation is set to showcase its strength and skill at the ASEAN Oceania Sambo Championships 2024, which will be held on June 29-30 in Macau.
PSC celebrates Pilipinas Sambo's triumph at 2024 Bandung SAMBO Open
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), under the leadership of Chairman Richard Bachmann and Commissioner Matthew 'Fritz' Gaston, proudly acknowledges the outstanding victory of Pilipinas Sambo in the recently concluded 2024 Bandung SAMBO Open held in In...