THE Zamboanga City Government has recognized the Zamboanga Muay Thai team for its praiseworthy performance during the 3rd Muay Thai National Championship 2018.
Dr. Cecilia Atilano, City Sports Development Officer, said the national championship was held from November 15 to 21 at the Multi-Purpose Arena, Philippine Sports Commission-Philsports Complex in Pasig City.
Atilano said Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar on Monday, December 10, presented the team and the two coaches with certificates of recognition citing their efforts in reaping a total of eight gold medals that brought honor and fame to this city.
Atilano said the athletes included Diongson Rey Vincent, Egoogan Fritzel, Angelo Gilo and Noel Alabata--who individually won a gold medal by knockout; Prince Ian Berdon, Jose Catipunan Jeromie Balaocol and Ghen Yan Berdon--who won a gold medal each.
She said also recognized were the head coach Severino Siglos and the assistant coach Maria Ruzen Siglos. (Bong Garcia/SunStar Philippines)