Candelaria wins silver in Asian Games poomsae

Manila Times - Oct 1, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Teenager Juliana Mykhail Candelaria finished with a silver medal in women's individual poomsae on Thursday afternoon in the 20th Asian Games at the Toyohashi Gymnasium in Aichi, Japan. The 18-year-old Candelaria showed poise and grace in her routine, scoring 9.1300 points for a silver medal. South Korea's Haeun Jung scored 9.310 for the gold. Thitaree Kaewolanwasu completed the podium with 9.040 points.

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