Karate's Marie Adriano bags 5th PH medal in 2026 Asian Games, Gilas 3x3 teams book QF slots

GMA Network - Sep 23, 2026

The Philippine karate delegation added another medal to the country"s haul at the 2026 Asian Games as Marie June Adriano clinched bronze in the women"s kumite -50kg event on Wednesday.

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