Davao's Tanconcian family wins 4 medals in Netherlands

DAVAO CITY--- On a rare occasion, four members of the Tancontian family which is based here got four of the five medals won by the Philippines in the 2024 Dutch SAMBO Open held in Netherlands on March 3.

Tancontian siblings, Sydney Sy Tancontian and Chino Sy Tancontian won the 80-kilogram senior sport and 98-kilogram Senior sport respectively.

Ace Larida, the uncle of the Tancontian sibling also won the gold in the 88-kilogram sports masters category.

Meanwhile, Paolo Tancontian, the father of the sibling and cousin of Larida won the silver category in the 98-kilogram Sports Master.

Aside from the four, Aislinn Tap also won the bronze in the 80-kilogram Senior Sport.

Paolo, the president of Pilipinas Sambo is pleased and honored on their wins.

In a Facebook post, he thanked everyone who helped them on their trip and victory.

"Our heartfelt gratitude to Senator Bong Go,  Philippine Sports Commission and POC - Philippine Olympic Committee - Olympic.PH  for the support to the team.

We would also like to thank the host and organizing committee of Sambo Bond Nederland for a well-organized and successful event participated by more than 250 athletes worldwide. 

Maraming salamat po! "