“We’re asking, looking for help. This is big for fencing because of the ranking points we can earn in the tournament,” said the 20-year-old Ms. Catantan, a US NCAA Division I Penn State standout who came close to making the Tokyo Olympics last year.
The country’s top women’s foil fencer is specifically asking for assistance to fund her campaign in the World Fencing Championships slated for July 15 to 23 in Cairo, Egypt after her fund request has yet to get a response due to the transition leadership period in the Philippine Sports Commission . “If it was approved, we’ll not reach out for help because it’ll be funded by the government ,” said Ms. Catantan, who delivered the country its only gold in the Hanoi Games.Ms. Catantan said she is eyeing to earn a ticket in the Paris Olympics by gaining points through the World Championships, World Cups, Asian Championships and other regional events.
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