CAGAYAN de Oro City — Seventeen judokas from Koronadal City brought home 26 medals, including 10 golds, at the 2nd South Central Mindanao Judo and Sanda Championship 2026 in Tacurong City, finishing first runner-up overall.
The team collected 10 gold, 14 silver and two bronze medals during the regional competition held Oct. 24–25 at the Barangay San Pablo Gymnasium, competing against judo clubs from Region 12 and Southern Mindanao.
Ethan Quintos and Tristan Gray Molarto led the team’s gold-medal haul, each winning two golds in their respective divisions.
Diane Ace Suerto, Steve Harde Suerto, Aizelle Psych Pausal, Cedric Mel Adam Alvarez, Hanz Tristan Molarto and Amellia Blythe Sky Patigayon each added a gold medal.
The team also secured 14 silver medals. Angela Sia and Cyan Mel Andrie Alvarez each claimed two silvers, while Evan Quintos, Diane Ace Suerto, Richelle Hospital, Vinze Myrco Sigua, Aizelle Psych Pausal, Mhel Jade Peñaflor, Elle Ranze Librado, Hanz Tristan Molarto, Vanne Louige Quezon and Amellia Blythe Sky Patigayon each won one.
Richelle Hospital and Razeen Aayan Balt rounded out the team’s medal tally with bronze finishes.
Team officials said all 17 athletes completed the two-day competition without injuries, despite the physical demands of the tournament.
Coaches and parent supporters credited the team’s conditioning, tactical discipline and sportsmanship for its podium finish.
