CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — SF Kickers Taekwondo Gym brought home the 2nd Overall Championship title at the 2026 MVP Sports Foundation Mindanao-Wide Taekwondo Championships – Poomsae in Tagum City.
Competing at the Tagum City Hall Atrium on Nov. 7, the Agusan del Sur club delivered strong performances across individual, mixed pair, team, and freestyle categories.
Regional Meet
Head Coach Jephunneh M. Tadeo and Coach Jared James U. Cepeda led the delegation as athletes competed against poomsae teams from across Mindanao.
Individual gold medals went to Marthstein S. Cornelio, Psych Tristan E. Minglana, Xian Xio N. Arreza, and Cristania Marie D. Cahilog.
Medal Haul
Arreza earned a second gold medal in the Freestyle division, while Zion T. Antala secured a silver medal in individual competition.
Individual bronze medalists included Elisha D. De Paz, Zachary Francis P. Dalen, James Hermes C. Duhay, Janine Vion C. Barrientos, Czarina Georgette M. Petiquin, and Renesmee Eloise B. Adolfo.
In group categories, the pair of Andi Ross Lian C. Palabrica and Duhay took gold in Mixed Pair, while Cornelio, Adolfo, and Petiquin won gold in the Team event.
Team Backing
Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago "Santi" Cane Jr. recognized the club's performance, noting that the victory highlights the growing strength of provincial sports programs.
Club officials commended the athletes' discipline during training and acknowledged the logistics support provided by local parents.
Manila Berths
Following their regional campaign, the gym also sent a delegation to the 2026 JPE National Age Group Kyorugi Taekwondo Championship in Manila.
Arth Ryzon Liam C. Palabrica secured a silver medal in national sparring under Head Coach Ryan Kicker and Coach Ariel Rupa, alongside team members Zayne Persus D. Adolacion, Nikha Laureyne I. Yap, Nic Laurence I. Yap, Aamir James M. Borlio, and Lee Jared M. Martin.
