(CNN Philippines, May 4) — Jiu-jitsu fighter Kaila Napolis nabbed the first gold medal for Team Philippines at the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on the eve of the opening ceremony.
“It was surreal. I still couldn’t believe I won,” Napolis said.
This is Napolis’ first SEA Games gold medal after settling for silver in the 49kg. division in the 2019 edition.
“I really wanted to win against her this time,” the Filipino athlete said.
The 22-year-old swept all her four assignments in women’s Newaza Gi -52kg., including the final match against hometown bet Jessa Khan, 2-0, on Thursday at the Chroy Changvar Convention Center in Cambodia.
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