31/08/2024
Baguio Kids Showcased their skills at the First National Judo Kata Championships
Young judokas from Baguio City demonstrated their skills on the mats during 2024 National Judo Kata Championships, held on August 31 at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Complex. Competing against top teams like UST, UE, UP, Calamba Judo Team, and Central Judo team. The Baguio delegation, consisting of five pairs aged 6 to 17, won 1 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals.
Medalists:
Gold
Ylykch Nivrak Rillera and Brent Samuel Aquino (6-11 years old)
Silver
Ivan Nikolai Penchon and Raine Trazo (6-11 years old)
Paul Ezekiel Infante and Oleus Dranreb (12-14 years old)
Bronze
Hannah Trisha Gaspar and Chloe Elize Maskay (12-14 years old)
Leane Rain Siddayao and Mikeighla Louise de Vera (15-17 years old)
These young athletes under the tutelage of their coaches Racquel Salinas, Sharon Dinฬo, Francine Rillera, W***y Dinฬo and Christopher Borja, once again proved that they can be strong in combative judo yet be graceful in the art of gentle way marking a significant achievement for Baguio.