Elmer Pato
Filipino taekwondo practitioner and sports executive (died 2020)
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Elmer Pato (died July 16, 2020) was a Filipino taekwondo practitioner and sports executive who represented the Philippines in international competitions.
NationalityFilipino
DiedJuly 16, 2020 (aged 66)
OccupationArchitect
CountryPhilippines
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| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||||||||||
| Died | July 16, 2020 (aged 66) | ||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Architect | ||||||||||||||
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| Country | Philippines | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Taekwondo | ||||||||||||||
Event | +80kg | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Background
Pato is a recognized pioneer of the Philippine Taekwondo Association, having served as chairman for the national sports association's regional affairs.[1] Pato competed at the 1976 Asian Championships in Melbourne, Australia where he clinched a bronze medal. He also served as an instructor and coach when Taekwondo was in its infancy in the country.[1]
Personal life
Honors
- 1976 Asian Taekwondo Championships (+80 kg; Bronze)
