Elmer Pato
Elmer Pato was a Filipino taekwondo practitioner and sports executive who represented the Philippines in international competitions.
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| Nationality | Filipino | |||||||||||||
| Died | July 16, 2020 (aged 66) | |||||||||||||
| Occupation | Architect | |||||||||||||
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| Country | Philippines | |||||||||||||
| Sport | Taekwondo | |||||||||||||
| Event(s) | +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
Pato is survived by his wife Maria Janela Pato, seven daughters and three sons.[1] He was an architect by profession. Pato died due to COVID-19, amidst a pandemic, in July 16, 2020 at the age of 66.[2][3]
Honors
- 1976 Asian Taekwondo Championships (+80kg; Bronze)
Reference
- "Taekwondo pioneer passes away". Tempo. July 21, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- Atencio, Peter (July 27, 2020). "PH taekwondo community mourns death of 3rd member". Manila Standard. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- "PH taekwondo community mourns passing of ex champ; 2 other jins succumb to COVID". ABS-CBN News. July 30, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
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