Living the spirit of a champion, Iloilo Mark V. Pinggol (MVP) Taekwondo Gym showed stellar performances in the just-concluded Asian Poomsae And Speed Kicking Championships after garnering 15 gold, 7 silver, and 9 bronze medals.
Phil Caleb Regalado led the squad after a gold medal finish in the Kids Male 4th – 3rd Kup 10y.o. Andria Margaret Palabrica also got the gold in the Kids Female 2nd – 1st Kup 11y.o., before Cyd Edryc Esmaña took home another gold in the Cadet Male Black 14 y.o.
“Representing the country is an honor and pride for me. I almost can’t made it because I’m having injury that time, but because of the encouragement and guidance of my coaches, I was able to made it, giving our country the honor it deserves,” narrated Esmaña.
Niesha Kariz Pequierda and Julianna Martha Uy both sizzled for gold medals in the Cadet Female Black 13 y.o. while Viene Marie Dulaca received the silver in the Mini Kids Female 6th – 5th Kup 7y.o.
The MVP Poomsae also hauled silver medals, courtesy of Maria Beatriz Santos, and Clyde Anthony Chua.Crisgel Castro and Joshua Cachero, on the other hand, secured the bronze medals.
The Denmark Pinggol-mentored team also topped the speed kicking tournament with Ianna Gabriella Rosales winning the gold in the Kids Female 6th – 5th Kup 10y.o. Other gold finishers included Charee Marie Florence Genecela, James Annrhey Pecayco, Eujean Ivanka Castete, Marielle Faye Lagamo, Red Dyron Lusaya, Alexis Araneta, Shaena Maryel Lazara, Angela Joy Marie Bermejo, and Jannah Ysabel Velez.
Being a first-timer in the international arena, Lusaya is happy to win the gold medal. “I prepared my mind and body before the game and trained hard to make this achievement happenEd.”
On the other hand, Velez said she felt happy and grateful for receiving that kind of achievement. “Being one of the achievers is truly a blessing from God. All my hard work and sacrifice’s finally paid off.”
Alicia Sophia Gutierrez, Jenella Ashley Tionko, Adrian Joseph Gajasan III, and Lindsy Lorraine Degayo snatches the silver medals while Pearl Danielle Rosales, Jeremiah Miguel Ong, Anthony Benedict Planta, Francheska Isobelle Dunton, Shires Pastolero, Margarette Gem Obsequio, Senddrick Valencia won the bronze medals.
Other MVPnians finalists were Alyanah Julienne Tionko and Denzel Espadilla.
“This is the most challenging preparation so far with two big events in one month, Asian and World. We thank God that we were able to survive by his grace and as what I keep on reminding our students always to keep on practicing and be ready all the time. That’s the main reason we’ve got another successful finish. Great job also to their parents that act as their recorders and coaches during the taping because most of our entries are done at home due to MECQ status,” shared Pinggol.IMT
