MANILA, Philippines – Filipino athlete James Delos Santos brought home another karate gold medal for the Philippines at the 2016 ISKF World Shotocup held from August 20 to 21 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Philippine Karatedo Federation, in a press release, said Delos Santos, who also won gold in the 2012 edition, successfully defended his title in the men's individual kata in the tournament held every 4 years.
He was the lone Filipino participant and competed in a field of 30 countries and 66 athletes.
Karate is one of 5 sports approved by the International Olympic Committee to be played in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The others are baseball/softball, skateboarding, sports climbing, and surfing. – Rappler.com