THE Sacred Warriors Tagum City collected a total of 16 gold medals, 16 silvers, and 25 bronze to emerge overall champion in the 31st Kadayawan Arnis Tournament held at the NCCC Mall Kadayawan Hall Sunday evening.
Sacred Warriors' Mary Gwyneth Lim, Kate Diane Faelogo, Riemeirey Lumapay, Angelo Conde, John Christian Toguero, Barry Jose, Miguel Quilario, Noah Gonzales, Harrison Cerillo, Emanuel Laguna, Niko Andrew Oquias, Zyri Castillon, Jamella Engging, Ronalyn Castrence, Chelsea Fauth Lumapay and Hazel Gizma clinched labanan (sparring) golds in their respective divisions.
Tagum City had the biggest contingent in the event.
Sacred Warriors head coach Ronald Conde, in an interview with VoxPop Davao, said the recent bombing incident did not stop them from attending the event.
"Meron din kasi kaming service at tsaka pananakot lang ng mga terorista 'yan. Hindi kami nagdalawang isip na sumali, actually we have the largest numbers na nag participate, 50 students pa ang nadala ko," Conde said.
He added that his students, who trained five times a week after their classes, prepared for the competition.
Meanwhile, Digos City El Tigre Escrima placed second overall with a 7-6-3 medal count followed by 5-3-7 Crossing Bayabas National High School (CBNHS), 3-4-2 A.L. Navarro National High School, 2-3-3 Magallanes National High School, 2-0-2 Davao City Central Gym, 1-1-2 Panabo National High School, 1-1-0 Davao City National High School and 0-2-0 Mintal National High School.
All winners received medals and certificates from the Sports Development Division-City Mayors Office.