UPDATED: BCT Taekwondo team hauls 14 medals in DAPRISA Games ‘23 Taekwondo finals
By Xavier Yuri Lozada, DAPRISA Games ’23 Correspondent
Brokenshire College Toril (BCT) Taekwondo team demonstrated strength and determination and bagged 7 silver and 7 bronze medals, adding 14 medals to BCT’s collection facing formidable opponents in DAPRISA Taekwondo finals on October 25 in Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai International School.
Dave Ganzon dominated the elimination round by defeating Davao Central College (DCC) with a remarkable series of solid kicks, securing a convincing victory, 24–3 earning his spot in the finals and getting a silver medal.
Yvan Sinajonon, competing in the flyweight division, showcased exceptional skills and came incredibly close to the gold in the finals, falling short by just one point, 9–10 against his opponent.
Rogue Jeanne, in the openweight division, had a unique journey, as the combatant’s opponent was forced to withdraw due to injury in the elimination round, which led to Rogue Jeanne’s advancement to the finals and eventually procuring a silver medal.
Hannah Marie, a silver medalist, competing in the welterweight division, faced a formidable opponent from PNJKIS and secured her place in the finals and with a strong performance, winning the match with a score of 12–7.
The list of winners also incudes:
Jaykim Ondoy (Bantamweight)- Silver Medal
Alexsia Olivia Macario- Silver Medal
Valerie Q. Panilagao (Open Weight)- Bronze Medal
Raychelle Ugbinar (Fin Weight)- Bronze medal
Raine Marie Enguito(Fly Weight)- Silver Medal
Jay ann Giñgo (Light weight)- Silver Medal
Mjo Lliane Mae Sorongon (Feather weight)- Bronze medal
Glaiza Mae Nazario (Bantamweight)- Bronze medal
Lawrence James Estrera (Welterweight)- Bronze Medal
Daniel Kim Dilla (Light Weight)- Bronze Medal
Jessie Muñez (FeatherWeight)- Bronze Medal