2 Tagumeńos gets 11 medals in International Martial Arts Championship

DAVAO CITY---Two promising martial arts artists in Tagum City won a total of 11 medals in the 9th Mombasa Open Tong-iI Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship which was held in the Kenyan Coastal City of Mombasa, Africa last December 11-22, 2021.

Tong-il Moo-Do is a Korean self-defense style that integrates techniques from different martial arts styles. Thus, its English translation is" The Way of Unified Martial Arts". 

Mayor Allan Rellon congratulated Mr. Cyrus Tumanda who won 3 gold and 3 silver medals, and Ms. Jocelyn Pablo who won 3 gold and 2 silver medals, during the courtesy call on January 31. 

In the said Martial Arts Championship, the Philippine delegation garnered 45 medals and placed 2nd overall out of 16 participating countries that include South Korea, Thailand, Kenya, Iran, among others. (PR) 

Photo: Tagum Photographer