The 30-year-old Tsukii lost against Uzbekistan’s Bakhriniso Babaeva in the second round, 2-3 in the female Kumite -50 kg category last Wednesday.

Then the following round, Babaeva was defeated by Algerian Cylia Ouikene.

Also, the Philippines’ pride did not qualify for the repechage round, which would have given her a chance to finish on the podium.

Nevertheless, Tsukii performed well during the opening of the event scoring a majority decision win against Sara Radicevska of North Macedonia.

Still, the country has left some hope for a medal as Filipina Jamie Lim, who won gold in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, will have to settle for bronze in the -61kg repechage round.