Filipino judoka Chino Sy secured a bronze medal in the men’s –100kg division at the 2026 Florida Panamerican Open held in Gainesville, Florida, USA. Representing Davao City, Sy bounced back from his Asian Games setback with an impressive performance, defeating American judoka Nathanial Keeve in the repechage to claim a podium finish. This achievement provides valuable international experience and world ranking points as he continues his pursuit of qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Sy is set to compete next at the 2026 Montreal Panamerican Open in Canada on November 7–8.