FILIPINA short track speed skater Keirsten Layne Fernandez delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy in India, winning two gold medals for the Philippines.
Fernandez topped the Girls Junior C 1,000-meter event before adding another gold in the Girls Junior C 777-meter competition.
Her victories highlighted a strong showing by the Philippine short track delegation at the tournament held in New Delhi, India.
Xsandrie Guimba also reached the podium after securing the silver medal in the women’s 1,000-meter event. Zymone Zurbito added another medal for the Philippines, taking bronze in the Boys Junior F 333-meter race.
The performances further highlighted the growing presence of Filipino athletes in international short track speed skating competition. (Adrian Co)
