Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 5) — Meggie Ochoa bagged the Philippines’ second gold medal in the 19th Asian Games after defeating UAE’s Balqees Abdulla, 1-0, in the women’s jiu-jitsu -48 kg division finals on Thursday.
Ochoa had to beat Nazgul Rakhayeva of Kazakhstan via submission in the quarterfinals then Thailand’s Pechrada Kacie Tan through points, 4-2, in the semifinals to reach the finals.
This is Ochoa’s latest gold collection which includes the World Championship and Asian Championship.
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