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THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987
July 20 - August 05, 2022
Mike Pagtakhan and son, Griffin, compete in the recently held National Armwrestling championship old and is a multi-time Manitoba Provincial champion in his right arm. There hasn’t been any arm wrestling competition in 2.5 years because of COVID." This year the Canadian National Arm Wrestling Championship was
Griffin Pagtakhan bags silver medal.
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or Mike & Griffin Pagtakhan, arm wrestling is a family affair. " I introduced my son Griffin to arm wrestling when he was 8
years old. We would arm wrestle for fun at the kitchen table. I taught him some techniques on how to use his hand and how to stand properly. He started competing at 13 years
held recently at the Canad Inns in Winnipeg, Griffin competed in the boys 15-18 years old category 60kg weight class. It was a very competitive weight class, and Griffin had some tough battles but was pleased with his silver medal finish in this weight class. Mike Pagtakhan who coaches his son and is training partners with Councillor Vivian Santos
participated in his first National Arm Wrestling Competition. “The experience of attending a national competition is amazing! You learn what you need to work on and you also make some great new friends in the sport”. I’m looking forward to attending next year's national competition in Cape Breton, NS," former City Councillor Mike Pagtakhan said.
On the podium during the awarding ceremony, Griffin took 2nd, Silver Medal
Griffin T. Pagtakhan, silver medalist
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