The Philippines snagged another gold medal in the jiu-jitsu events of the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Annie Ramirez contributed to the gold medal haul of the Philippines after defeating Galina Duvanova of Kazakhstan, 2-0, on Friday, October 6, in the finals of the women's 57 jiujitsu 57 kilograms class
En route to the gold medal match, Ramirez bested Shamsa Alameri of the United Arab Emirates in the semifinals, and Fiona Toh in the quarterfinals.
On Friday, the gold medal haul of the Philippines went up to four after Gilas Pilipinas ruled the men's basketball 5-on-5 tournament by beating Jordan.
Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena and Filipina jiujitsu practitioner Meggie Ochoa won the first two gold medals of the Philippines in the 19th Asian Games.
Aside from four gold medals, the Philippines has also won two silver medals, and 12 bronze medals in the ongoing multi-sports event.
