Asian Games up next for Jiu-jitsu fighter Ochoa
Three women champions bared there are no shortcuts to their success. They work and train hard to be where they are now.
Margarita Ochoa, jiu-jitsu gold medalist in the recent Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (Aimag) held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, said her training regimen is like no other.
“My fitness routines are really hard and I work out everyday,” said Ochoa, who beat her Vietnamese foe in the women’s Ne-waza -45kg division event.
“Overwhelming,” said Ochoa of her victory. “Right from the beginning, we had to hurdle a lot of difficulties. I’m just so grateful to God and the entire Philippine team.”
Ochoa also bagged gold in the Asian Beach Games in Vietnam. Now, she is looking at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.
“Our training continues and we will carry our Aimag success with us,” said Ochoa.
Ochoa is part of the growing list of Under Armour achievers who have brought honor to the country.
Last year, Hidilyn Diaz made history by becoming the first Filipino woman to take home a medal in the Olympics when she claimed the silver medal in the weightlifting competitions in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Diaz also took the silver medal in the Aimag, part of her preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Ochoa and Diaz are also taking part in Under Armour’s newest campaign “Unlike Any” where successful Filipino women athletes and personalities will be able to bring inspiration to the Filipinos.
Former Ateneo volleyball star Gretchen Ho and UP women’s football team’s Kali Huff will also be part of the Under Armour fitness retreat on Jan. 27,2018 in Quezon. —ROMINA S. AUSTRIA
