Iloilo has proven that is one of the best producers of champion jins in the country.

This, after Ilonggo athletes dominated the just-concluded 2021 PTA MVPSF/Smart Visayas Online Speed Kicking Championship.

Fresh from producing international medalists, Iloilo MVP Taekwondo Gym seems unstoppable in winning more medals for the squad. They took home 23 gold, 22 silver, and 13 bronze medals.

Angela Bermejo, Nieka Thalia Guevara, Amber Gale Abellar, Christine Jade Roncesvalles, Jeremiah Miguel Ong, Nathan Lee Didal, Arvin Derayunan, Dwight Dating, Vincent Cayetano, Vienne Dulaca, Charee Genecala, Ianna Rosales, Phil Regalado, Viene Marie Dulaca, Jenelle Tionko, Alicia Gutierrez, Lindsy Degayo, Shanen Feranco, Niesha Pequieda, Geon Dulaca, Alexis Araneta, and Red Lusaya honored the home of young champions after winning gold medals in their respective categories.

The Denmark Pinggol-mentored jins also grabbed the silver medals, courtesy of Tiffany Greme Derayunan, Christian Palacios, John Duhina, Alex Dugayo Jr., Pearl Rosales, Jenella Tionko, Alyannah Tionko, Shires Pastolero, Alicia Gutierrez, Anthony Planta, Denzel Espadilla, Phil Margaico, Sirhc Damaolao, Sirch Damaolao, Maria Santos, Andria Palabrica, Justin Apura, Lindsy Degayo, Marielle Lagamo, and Sophia Go.

Ryza Tabucuran, Shan Bayatan, Alyzza Alindote, Johann Macanas, Margarette Obsequio, Aron Aquidado, Adrian Gajasan III, Gabriel Capadosa, Margette Obsequio, Joycie Tacuel, Adriel Balberona, Eujean Castete, Jannah Velez, and Justin Apura completed the celebration with a bronze medal finish.

“This is so far our largest number in joining an event. Our MVP coaches are doing their job well to deliver quality programs to our jins and all paid off. We dedicate this 23 gold, 22 silver and 4 bronze medals to our MVP parents who are very supportive to give their all out effort just to make sure that our jins are in good shape during the event. Most of all, we want to thank God for all His blessings and guidance to our team. We dedicate this victory also to our fellow Ilonggos, padayun Iloilo,” shared Pinggol.

A. Diasnes Taekwondo Gym also made waves in the tournament.

Zion Guinez, Abrahan Pajemonin, Jasmine Badoles, Rojohn dela Cruz, Almar Diasnes, Kristi Siscar, Elizabeth Borres, Markishi Ting, Aryan Rangas, Elaine Borres, Rojohn dela Cruz, Carl Taganon, Sherimei Hojilla, and Alfie Diasnes got the gold medals for the A team.

Guinez, Franz Fernandez, Artha Tanagon, Airon Aguana, Zachary Aguirre, Ehyan Talabucon, Crizzel Ahmed and Jesseray Frantilla and bronzes from Gabrielle Dacumos, Kenzo Orocio, Mariel Siscar, Elisha Aguilar, Ayenne Quialquial, Jesserey Frantilla, Maria Muyuela, Franz Fernandez, Ayenna Quialquial, and Janua Tacsagon bagged silver medals.

NEB1 Academy also secured the gold medals, thanks to Ujan Bargo, Cham Toledo, Kynt Palomar, Ysabel Legayda, Frances Cabiling, Anna Marie Gabunas, Jo Ann Orbigoso, Owen Villar, Kian Villar, Ujan Bargo, Edgar Caraecle, Samanthaa Fiebre, Ysabel Legayada, and Francis Cabiling.

The team also won the silver medals from Ma. Christina Caraecle, Ginny Palomar and Kynt Palomar, and bronze medals from Frances Cabiling, Owen Jared Villar, Kian Villar, Mary Dalida, Ginny Palomar, Carl Ortigoso, Angel Joy Biscara, Mary Dalida, Cham Toledo, Carl Ortigoso, Aiyhesza Lauron, Portia Lauresta, Chloe Patnubay, Joseph Lasado, and Angel Gicole.

Seth Ryan Taekwondo Academy, on the other hand, won gold medals from Seth Ryan Templanza, Jazmyne Gales, Micaeah Gales, Jamy Gwen Gales, Ramsi Maban, Princess Mana-ay, Rogin Seguiran, and David Gales.

They also won silver medals from Michell Gales, Reggie Templanza Jr. and Rogin Segurigan, and bronze medals from Seth Ryan Templanza, Michaella Planta, Mary Angela Manabat, Jaym Gales, Jason Tordesillas, Sarah Mana-ay, and Reggie Templanza Jr.

Zarraga Taekwondo Dojang garnered gold medals from Prinz Khyzyl Eufan, Precious Janna Subong, Estelle Marie Abentino, Djezelree Clavel and Herlyn Mende, silver medals from Dominique Sudayan, Sean Sobere, Trexy Redondo and Frea Nadine Bedeo, and bronze medals from Jaden Paul Aranjuez, Jerrell Sencida, Kevin Tayo Rumpel, and Sofhie Miser.

“Actually mas mabudlay gid ang preparation because sang current quarantine restrictions sang Iloilo, nag adjust kami sa online training and regarding sa tournament, smooth lng kay well organized ang tournament,” shared coach Angelo Osayda.

The tournament, which featured 400 competing jins, was one of the online events sponsored by the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA).IMT