MANILA – Filipino karateka James De Los Santos won his 22nd gold medal for the year by ruling the Athlete's eTournament World Series #3.
The world number one e-kata player announced on Thursday that he defeated Matias Domont of Switzerland, 25.32-24.84, in the final.
De Los Santos first beat Ruud Karsten of Netherlands, 25.4-20.74, in the semifinals.
With the win, De Los Santos is on track of surpassing his 36-gold haul last year with a few months to spare.
"[I am] aiming to surpass my record from last year. [I am] feeling pumped!" he said. (PNA)
