Pencak Silat: PH finishes 6th in men’s doubles

Alfau Jan Abad and Alhohaidib Abad of the Philippines perform during the Pencak Silat double final of the 29th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Kuala Lumpur on August 24, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRY

Alfau Jan Abad and Almohaidib Abad failed to make the podium in seni ganda (artistry men’s doubles) at the 2017 Southeast Asian Games Thursday at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia.

The Filipino duo only wound up sixth in seven teams that participated after wounding up with 529 points.

Host Malaysia won the gold medal, Indonesia got the silver, and Singapore claimed the bronze in the event.

Almohaidib Abad can still claim the Philippines a medal as he participates in seni tunggal (artistry men’s singles) on Saturday.

Read more...