HONG KONG — The Advocacy for the Strengthening of Karatedo (ASK) Tacloban City bagged multiple medals at the Japan Karate Shoto-renmei (JKS) Karate-do Tournament 2025 held on August 10 at Yu Chun Keung Memorial College No. 2, Pok Fu Lam.
Leading the medal haul was Benedict B. Tiu (Leyte National High School) with two golds in Kumite Cadet -52kg and Male Kata (13–15 years old). Dave Manuel E. Tingzon (ACLC Senior High) secured silver in Kumite Juniors +60kg and bronze in Male Kata (16–17 years old), while Ramon Antoniño Hector L. Franco (Holy Spirit College Foundation) struck gold in Kumite -70kg, 40 years old and above.
Team manager and coach Stephanie Queen U. Franco lauded the athletes, saying their victories reflect “years of discipline, hard work, and the true fighting spirit of Tacloban and the Filipino people.”
The JKS Karate-do Tournament is one of Asia’s premier karate competitions, drawing top contenders from across the region. (PR)
