Chino Sy Tancontian


Chino Sy Tancontian is a Filipino sambist and judoka. He has also competed as a freestyle wrestler.

Early life and education

Chino Sy-Tancontian was born on December 18, 2000, He pursued a degree in fitness sports management degree at the University of Santo Tomas.

Career

Judo

Tancontian represented the UST Growling Tigers in judo at the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. He won a gold medal in the juniors tournament and late a men's -100 kg division gold in UAAP Season 86.
He has represented the Philippines internationally in judo. He will attempt to qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Sambo

Tancontian competed in sambo at the 2019 SEA Games in the Philippines. He won against Gary Chow of Singapore in the gold medal match of the 82 kg division final.
At the 2023 Southeast Asian Sambo Championships in Kuala Lumpur, he won a gold in the sport sambo -98kg division.

Freestyle wrestling

Tancontian returned to the SEA Games in the 2023 edition in Cambodia but as a freestyle wrestler. He won a silver at the freestyle 97kg category.

Personal life

Tancontian hails from Davao City. He comes from a family of athletes. His father Paolo is the founder and president of Pilipinas Sambo Federation. His sister Sydney is a kurash and sambo athlete.