By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña
The Iloilo Mark V. Pinggol (MVP) Taekwondo gym wrapped up their recent outing with a dominant finish during the Boracay Island Regional New Face Taekwondo tournament on June 9, 2024, at the Manoc Manoc Covered Gym in Aklan.
Nearly two months after taking over the 6th Capiztahan Taekwondo Championships held in Capiz, the prized Ilonggo MVP jins continued their winning ways in Aklan and delivered a total of 37 medals.
After the action-packed tournament, the Iloilo MVP gym received a total of 21 golds, 10 silvers, and six bronze medals.
The tournament in Aklan was divided into two categories: Poomsae and Kyorugi, and the well-renowned MVP stable raked them all with a series of podium finishes.
Leading the pack of gold medalists are Rein Ian Dongosa, Zoe Rheyce Rosales, Phil Caleb Regalado, Fritzjerald Encanto, Aiyanna Jade Espina, Nicah Jan Robles, and Alexis Jane Robles.
Also delivering gold medals for the Iloilo MVP gym are Eujean Ivanka Castate, Antonio Cezar Roldan, Melben Raljan Elueso, Alleinna Nestley Gajasan, Francien Grace Pet, Alexander Gajasan, Cleo Evangelista, Jan Dayata, Rhyden Figueroa, Justine Ganadillo, and Juliene Gulmatico.
Meanwhile, those who were able to win silver medals are Adrian Gajasan III, Maria Dona Edquila, Kim Xian Arceña, Xian Jaiden Bayasca, Samantha Ansino, Andre Jordan, Kadisha Llorac, Matt Sumido, Prince Ivan Dugayo, and Nieka Guevara.
Lastly, the Iloilo MVP bronze medalists are Kassandra Castellano, Sophia Marie Bautista, Athena Evangelista, Reyna Elias, Rania Hormillosa, and Jace Raven Ganadillo.
Congratulations, Iloilo MVP Gym!
