Philippine karatekas now in Turkey

MANILA, Philippines — With an eye on Tokyo Olympic slots, SEA Games karate gold medalist Jamie Lim and the Philippine team, including Fil-American Joane Orbon, are now in bubble training in Istanbul, Turkey.

Lim, along with Sharief Afif, Jason Macaalay, Alwin Batican and Ivan Agustin, flew to Turkey from the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna while Orbon, from Orlando, Florida, arrived a week ahead joined by national team coach Okay Arpa.