Elmer Pato (died July 16, 2020) was a Filipino taekwondo practitioner and sports executive who represented the Philippines in international competitions.

Elmer Pato
Personal information
NationalityFilipino
Died(2020-07-16)July 16, 2020 (aged 66)
OccupationArchitect
Sport
CountryPhilippines
SportTaekwondo
Event+80kg
Medal record
Representing  Philippines
Men's taekwondo
Asian Championship
Bronze medal – third place 1976 Melbourne 80 kg

Background

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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

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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 the COVID-19 pandemic, in July 16, 2020, at the age of 66.[2][3]

Honors

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Taekwondo pioneer passes away". Tempo. July 21, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  2. ^ Atencio, Peter (July 27, 2020). "PH taekwondo community mourns death of 3rd member". Manila Standard. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  3. ^ "PH taekwondo community mourns passing of ex champ; 2 other jins succumb to COVID". ABS-CBN News. July 30, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020.