Competing as part of the Sorsogon delegation, the Okinawa Shorin-Ryu Clan-Sorsogon State University (OSC-SorSU) Karatedo Chapter and the Sorsogon State University Karatedo Team displayed outstanding performances and clinched several gold and silver medals in various Kata and Kumite events during the 6th Philippine Karatedo League (PKL) Bicol National Grand Prix — thus, victoriously leading the Sorsogon Team’s triumph as the tournament’s overall champion, held at the Robinsons Place, Naga City, Camarines Sur, from September 28-29, 2024.
Congratulations to the following SorSU Karatedo athletes who excelled in their respective events and categories:
TERTIARY LEVEL DELEGATES
KATA EVENT – SILVER MEDALISTS:
Men’s Team Kata (Advance Seniors)
Henry D. Banez Jr.
Lorenz Jes-Avedel T. Nacion
Vince Gabriel E. Palmares
Women’s Team Kata (Advance Seniors)
Yvonne Dushtine L. Gardon
Alexis B. Peralta
Jennifer D. Fernandez
KUMITE EVENT – GOLD MEDALISTS:
Men’s Kumite (Open Seniors -65kg Category)
Romeo L. Desonia
Men’s Kumite (Open Seniors +65kg Category)
Vince Gabriel E. Palmares
LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL DELEGATES
KATA EVENT – SILVER MEDALISTS:
Women’s Individual Kata (Novice Category)
Jesziahmin Jordan
Women’s Individual Kata (Newbie Category)
Carlee Canoneo
Men’s Individual Kata (Novice Category)
Howard Dustin Nogales
Men’s Individual Kata (Advance Juniors Category)
Joe Angelo Jamisola
Men’s Team Kata (Advance Juniors Category)
Joe Angelo Jamisola
KUMITE EVENT – SILVER MEDALIST:
Women’s Kumite (Novice 12-13 yrs. old Category)
Jesziahmin Jordan
The SorSU Community and SorSU Karatedo athletes extend their profound appreciation to Sensei Marco Basco B. Pancho, Sensei Randy B. Escober, and Sensei Felicisimo D. Bolanos for their unwavering dedication, expert guidance, and support in equipping the team for the competition. Kudos also to Mr. Alvin Z. Grulla (OSC-SorSU Chapter Adviser/SorSU Women’s Karatedo Coach) and Mr. Pedro L. Gaon (SorSU Men’s Karatedo Coach) for their exceptional leadership and commitment to the team’s accomplishments.
This remarkable performance not only brings honor to SorSU but also reflects the student-athletes’ hard work and perseverance.
Once again, congratulations, SorSUeno student-athletes! Thank you for raising the University’s banner high in the field of sports. The SorSU community is proud of you! (AZG & SorSU PIO)
