Lady Justice conquer karate do with four golds

By Claire Ivy T. Vanguardia

On Feb 26, the Law Lady Justice athletes proved their dominance in the Karate do tournament by amassing four gold medals and one bronze medal.

Lady Justice Justin Gabor triumphed as the champion in the Individual Kata men’s category, garnering a total of 24.9 points. Unveiling his utmost tenacity through punches and kicks,

Gabor also clinched the Individual Kumite -70kgs class against ArtScies Tiger Christone Dadulas in the final round. Lady Justice John Bernabat gains victory in the open weight category after conquering Eng’g Warrior Beau Malinis.

The Lady Justice contenders failed to bag the gold in Kumite-65kg men’s category as Eagle Ian Baz rose in glory after prevailing against the strikes of Lady Justice Al Laurenzo Yap. Meanwhile, Lady Justice’s team composed of Gabor, Yap, and Bernabat achieved victory for the men’s category in Team Kumite.

Although the Lady Justice lineup gained the upper hand in the men’s category, the Med Wolves reigned over the women’s division with two golds and two silver medals. Wolf Dubhe Orlanes did not shy away from posing a challenge against Tiger Ahltiazeitha Violon in the Kumite -55kgs class, securing her gold.

As for Individual Kata, Orlanes bagged second place as Eagle Jheskey Esparrago’s exquisite rhythm landed her 24.9 points, sweeping her the gold medal. Esparrago also claimed the top spot in the Individual Kumite women -65kgs class.

In the Kumite -60kg class women’s category, Tiger Juveryl Bico outperformed Wolf Faith Busa, besting their gold and silver respectively. As for Team Kumite, the Wolves trio Orlanes, Nessa Buna, and Busa obtained the gold.

In the overall standings, the Lady Justice grabbed four golds, while the Eagles accumulated three golds and two silvers. The Wolves follow suit with two golds and silvers.C