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SAMBO Pilipinas is Southern NSA of the Year 2025

Damosa Land 5150 Triathlon set Sept. 21 in Samal



By Lito delos Reyes





THE challenging Damosa Land 5150 Triathlon will be held on Sunday, September 21 at Bridgeport in the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte.





The race is a 750-meter swim, a 20-kilometer bike ride, and a 5-km run.





It is organized by the Sunrise Sprint or S2, which is emerging as a vital launch pad for future IRONMAN and 70.3 athletes.





It is providing a supportive but competitive environment for aspiring triathletes to test their mettle and ignite their passion for the sport.





S2 bridges the gap between fun runs and full-distance triathlons. It gives beginners a taste of the multi-sport experience while helping more experienced racers fine-tune their speed and transitions in a high-energy setting.



For many, the S2 is the stepping stone toward more grueling formats like the Olympic-distance 5150 or the iconic IRONMAN 70.3.



It is in events like these that newcomers learn the ropes — how to manage pacing, transitions and nutrition — all while building the confidence and race IQ needed to succeed on bigger stages.







The run kit claiming and the media conference will be on Saturday at the Shipyard, Bridgeport in Samal.



The race briefing is set at 2 pm while the Bigiw Run will be held at 5 pm.





On Sunday, the rolling will start at Bridgeport at 5:40 am.

SAMBO Pilipinas is Southern NSA of the Year 2025



By Lito delos Reyes







SAMBO Pilipinas, now known as Pilipinas Sambo Federation (PSFI) is the National Sports Association [NSA] of the Year in the 2025 Sports Heroes Night on September 28 at 6 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom of The Royal Mandaya Hotel in Davao City.





PSFI is the only NSA which is Davao City based.







PSFI is headed by its President Paolo L. Tancontian, a Dabawenyo, who started as the youngest judoka in the country to receive a black belt at 17 years old.









PSFI was recognized by Sambo Union of Asia(SUA) as the national governing body of Sambo in the Philippines in 2015.









It was granted full membership by the Fédération Internationale de Sambo (FIAS) in 2016 .







PSFI is now one of the most active NSAs in the Philippine Olympic Committee and the Philippine Sports Commission.







It is still a demo sport in the coming Batang Pinoy in General Santos City but will soon become a regular sport in the Palarong Pambansa.









“Sambo is still a demo sport for young Pinoys. Slowly, we will enter the Palarong Pambansa,” said the 52-year-old Tancontian.











PSFI's first World-level achievement came from Sydney Sy Tancontian, who garnered bronze medals in the 2018 World Sambo Championship in Bucharest Romania and another bronze medal in the 2019 World Cup in Moscow, Russia.







A very first for the Philippines and for the South East Asian Region.







In December 3–5, 2019, Sambo was included in the sports program of the 30th South East Asian Games held in Angeles, Pampanga Philippines with 7 categories consisting of Sport Sambo, Combat Sambo and 5 Man Mixed Sambo Team Events.







Sydney and her younger brother Chino are also the Female and Male awardees for the 2025 Southern Sports Hero of the Year by the Southern Sports Digest and the Davao Sports Association.







Sydney earned the award for winning the bronze medals in the +80kg of the 2025 Grand Prix de Sambo de Paris held in Paris, France last June.







Chino, on the other hand, won his gold medal in the 51st All Japan Sambo Championships & Japan International Competition, held last February at Sumida-ku Sogo Gymnasium in Tokyo.





Tancontian, on the other hand, has made a lot of achievements since it was recognized in 2019 by the POC and PSC.







It started as a small group from Davao and now it is one of the best in the world.









It is now the top five in Asia and many of the PSFI athletes have entered the top ranking.









“We almost won the gold medal in the World Games that's second to the Olympics,” said Tancontian.









Most of the competitors are from Central Asia.





“They have been practicing Sambo 40-60 years ago while we only practiced it 10 years ago,” said Tancontian.







Tancontian now “plans to strengthen the National Team even more.”





“Let's focus on grassroots programs and hosting international events in the Philippines,” said Tancontian.

The 2025 Southern Sports Heroes Nights is on September 28 at 6 p.m. at the Grand Ball of The Royal Mandaya Hotel.

THE TANCONTIANS
Paolo [seated] with Sydney [left] and Chino.

SAMBO.
Jeniva Consigna -65kg [extreme right] of UST settled for the bronze medal in the 2025 European Students Sambo Cup last September 14 in Novi Sad, Serbia.

PH bag 3 medals in European Students Sambo Cup

By Lito delos Reyes

TEAM Pilipinas SAMBO bagged two silvers and one bronze medal in the 2025 European Students Sambo Cup last September 14 in Novi Sad, Serbia.

Chino Sy Tancontian [- 98kg] fought hard in the finals but Russian Fias Merzliakovim submit him by a leglock.

Janry Pamor [64kg] likewise bowed to another Russian in the finals, while Jeniva Consigna [-65kg] settled for the bronze medal.

All of them are students at the University of Sto. Tomas taking up Bachelor of Science in Fitness and Sports Management.

Veteran Sydney Sy Tancontian was the coach of the four-man team.

“We want to extend our sincerest gratitude to the Philippine Sports Commission for being instrumental in making this campaign possible,” said Paolo Tancontian, president of Pilipinas Sambo Federation Inc. (PSFI).

The event was organized by the Sambo Federation of Serbia.

SERBIA
Silver medalist Chino Sy Tancontian [extreme left] with gold medal winner Fias Merzliakovim [2nd from left].

Garcia eyes glory in inaugural Samal 5150 showdown

Faith Garcia is bracing for another grueling test of will, strength and endurance as she leads a formidable group of contenders in the highly anticipated Damosa Land 5150 Triathlon on Sept. 21 – an Olympic-distance race marking its inaugural run on the stunning Island Garden City of Samal in Davao Gulf.

This isn’t just another triathlon. For Garcia, a former beauty queen turned fierce age-group competitor, this is a chance to finally seize a breakthrough win in the women’s 30-34 category – a race that will also crown the first-ever champions of the Samal 5150, offering bragging rights and a place in history as the island’s first triathlon titleholders.

Set against one of the country’s most idyllic backdrops, the Samal 5150 promises a unique and unforgettable racing experience. From the crystal-clear waters of Bridgeport, to the breathtaking bike ride along the coastal Samal Circumferential Road, and through the vibrant heart of the city’s business district, every stage of the race offers not only a physical challenge, but a multisensory journey like no other.

Via: Manila Standard

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To ensure a smooth validation process, please be informed of the following requirements and guidelines:

📌 Submission of Requirements
Deadline: Tomorrow, 1:00 PM
Where to Submit: City Sports Development Office

Required Documents:
1. Participant’s Form (completely filled out)
2. Any one (1) of the following attachments:
3. Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate, or
Valid Student ID

These documents are mandatory for the official validation of athlete entries. Incomplete submissions will not be processed.

✅ Eligibility Criteria:
An athlete may participate if he/she meets at least one (1) of the following conditions:
1. Born in Tagum City
2. A registered resident of Tagum City
3. Currently studying in a school within Tagum City (even if not originally from Tagum)

⚠️ Important Reminders:
1. Only validated athletes will be included in the official line-up of the Swimming Competition.
2. Late submissions beyond the set deadline will not be entertained.
3. Coaches are highly encouraged to assist their athletes in ensuring timely compliance.

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