CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Young karatekas from Tacurong City won 15 medals, including six golds, at the 2nd BMDA Karate Championship in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.
The Tacurong Karatedo Association (TKA) collected six gold, six silver and three bronze medals at the regional tournament sanctioned by the Karate Pilipinas Sports Federation Inc. (KPSFI).
Bracamonte leads gold-medal haul
Ryzza Bracamonte led the TKA Warriors with two gold medals in kata and kumite.
Prince Perez, Hilary Jane Leque, Nicole Bianca Dalmino and Elthon Jan Jandugan added four gold medals in their respective kumite divisions.
Six silvers, three bronzes
Zakinah Mangudadatu won two silver medals in kumite, while Avril Joy Salise, Khyfer Jay Butil Huquire, Zeddrick Dwayne Letigio and Joshua Sembrano contributed to the team’s six-medal silver haul.
Salise also earned bronze in kata. Renz Joseph Fantilanan and Michael John Patrick Rizano secured bronze medals in kumite, completing Tacurong’s 15-medal tally.
TKA officials credited the athletes’ perseverance and their parents’ continued support for the team’s performance.
The association also praised the young karatekas for displaying discipline and sportsmanship while representing Tacurong City in the regional competition.
