City officials recently congratulated and commended Baguio-based kickboxers who won medals during the 2024 Asian Kickboxing Confederation (AKC) championships.
In a resolution authored by Councilor Vladimir Cayabas, local legislators stated that the city government proudly recognizes and commends their outstanding achievement, together with their coach Bryan S. Olod, that brought pride and honor not only to the city but to the entire Asian nation and worldwide.
Earlier, the 2024 Asian Kickboxing Confederation championships was held on October 6-13, 2024 at Phnom Penh, Cambodia promoted and organized by the prestigious kickboxing organization.
Further, some 400 kickboxers from 20 countries participated in the prestigious international combat competition.
Among those who represented the Philippines are home-grown and Baguio-based athletes who emerged victorious in their respective categories, namely, Gina Iniong-Araos – gold medalist in the 56-kilogram low kick category; Olympian Hergie T. Bacyadan – gold medalist in the 70-kilogram K1 category that paved the way for him to qualify for the 2024 World Games in Chengdu, China; and Carlo Von Bumina-ang – gold medalist in the 57-kilogram full contact category.
Further, Honorio Banario was a silver medalist in the 75-kilogram K1 category while the Baguio-based athletes that brought home separate bronze medals are Claudine Veloso in the 52-kilogram K1 category, Daryl Chulipas in the 51-kilogram full contact category, Felex Dave Cantores in the 67-kilogram full contact category and Whinny Bayawon in the 57-kilogram kick light category.
Copies of the approved resolution will be transmitted to the medalists for information, guidance, ready reference and further needed action. By Dexter A. See
