Philippine shuttler Chezka Centeno continues her fight for the gold medal in the World Games 2025 after defeating Mayte Ropero of Spain, 7-2, in the 10-ball quarterfinals in Chengdu, China. In the semifinals, she will face Shasha Liu of China, a three-time 9-ball champion. "I can do this because I've beaten him several times before. I'll do everything to get the gold," said Centeno.
In kickboxing, Hergie Bacyadan of Kalinga Province also won against Valentina Keri of Hungary, 3-0, in the women’s K1 70kg quarterfinals. She will face Catarina Dias of Portugal in the semifinals. “I will study my opponent’s moves to ensure that I can make it to the finals,” Bacyadan said.
Meanwhile, the Philippine men’s floorball team achieved a big win over host country China, 14-0, in their classification match for seventh place. Despite losing to European teams in the previous days, they ended on a positive note.
Carlos Baylon Jr. also gave honors in wushu after defeating Islam Karimov of Kazakhstan, 2-0, to take the bronze. medal.
Overall, Filipino athletes continue to fight for the honor of the country, supported by the Philippine Olympic Committee and Philippine Sports Commission.
