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Senate reso hails PH martial artists for winning gold at 2022 World Jiu-Jitsu Championships

Published Nov 7, 2022 04:03 pm

Senator Manuel “Lito” M. Lapid on Monday, November 7, commended Meggie Ochoa and Kimberly Anne Custodio for striking gold in the recent 2022 Jiu-Jitsu World Championships in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

In filing Senate Resolution No. 277, Lapid congratulated Team Philippines’ Ochoa and Custodio for bagging gold in 48kg and 45kg categories, respectively, of the Women's Adult circuit.

“Muling ipinakita nina three-time jiu-jitsu world champion Meggie Ochoa, Kimberly Anne Custodio, at ng buong Team Philippines ang kagitingan ng mga Atletang Pinoy (Three-time jiu-jitsu world champion Meggie Ochoa, Kimberly Anne Custodio, and the entire Team Philippines once again showed the bravery of Filipino athletes),” Lapid said in a statement.

“Pinatunayan nila na ang galing ng Atletang Pinoy ay talaga namang pang world-class (They proved that the talent of Pinoy athletes is truly world-class),” Lapid said.

Lapid said both Custodio and Ochoa deserve the recognition and commendation of the Philippine Senate for exhibiting their mastery and claiming another gold for the Philippines.

“Ang kanilang pagkapanalo ay patuloy na nagbibigay inspirasyon sa aming lahat sa gobyerno na mas magsumikap para mapataas ang antas ng suporta sa Philippine sports at sa ating mga atleta (Their victory continues to inspire all of us in the government to work harder to increase the level of support for Philippine sports and our athletes),” he added.

The two martial artists were part of the eight-man roster that represented the Philippines in the contest. Joining them were Jenna Kaila Napolis, Ashley Villaret, Myron Mangubat, Jan Cortez, Brendo Pudan, and Philip Alegre. The group competed in the women's -52 kg and -45 kg, as well as in the men's minus -62 kg, -69 kg, and -85 kg.

Ochoa and Custodio’s victory, along with the rest of Team Philippines, has put the country in 4th place overall, just behind host UAE, Canada, and Germany in the final rankings of the adult jiu-jitsu category.

“Team Philippines’ momentous win yet again brings honor and pride to our country, reaffirming our presence in the world of Jiu-Jitsu, the outstanding performance of Meggie Ochoa showcases the relentless desire of our countrymen to achieve excellence in sports,” Lapid said.

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