Sophia Nicole Novino secured a dominant victory in the semifinals of the Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships, winning 9-0 against Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Tien. The match took place in Manila as part of the women's youth 47kg division.
With this win, Novino has advanced to the gold medal round, where she will compete for the top spot on the podium. Her performance highlighted her skill and determination on the international stage.