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| Nationality | Filipino | |||||||||||||
| Died | July 16, 2020 (aged 66) | |||||||||||||
| Occupation | Architect | |||||||||||||
| Sport | ||||||||||||||
| Country | Philippines | |||||||||||||
| Sport | Taekwondo | |||||||||||||
| Event(s) | +80kg | |||||||||||||
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Elmer Pato (died July 16, 2020) was a Filipino taekwondo practitioner and sports executive who represented the Philippines in international competitions.
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]
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]
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