Elmer Metoda Abatayo is a Filipino international lawn bowler.[1]
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Medal record
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Career
Abatayo came to prominence when he won a silver medal at the 2019 SEA Games in Pampanga. Bowling with Christopher Dagpin and Hommer Mercado in the triples event they were defeated into second place by the favourites Malaysia.[2][3]
In 2023, he won the gold medal (with Rodel Labayo) at the 14th Asian Lawn Bowls Championship in Kuala Lumpur.[4]
He was selected as part of the team to represent the Philippines at the blue riband event of the sport, the 2023 World Outdoor Bowls Championship.[5] He competed in the men's pairs and the men's fours events.[6][7]
Abatayo successfully defended his pairs crown (with Labayo) at the 15th Asian Lawn Bowls Championship, held in Pattaya, Thailand, during March 2024.[8]