By RAMON BONILLA
CHENGDU, China — Carlos Baylon Jr. delivered an inspired performance in front of a massive and enthusiastic crowd here, dominating Islam Karimov of Kazakhstan, 2-0, to win the bronze medal in the 2025 World Games on Tuesday at the Hi-Tech Zone Sports Centre Gymnasium.
Baylon was the aggressor right from the get-go, scoring on several takedowns while also utilizing his striking prowess to tear down his Kazakh foe.
It was a sweet victory to end the wushu team’s campaign in this modern city, with Krizan Faith Collado earlier bowing to Vietnam’s Thi Phuong Nga Ngo in their own battle for third match.
Team Philippines now has a silver and bronze with five days left in the competition.
