AFG Taekwondo

The Smart National TBB TBS and PTC Championships was held in Manila last April 25, 2009 Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. The tournament was for members of the Taekwondo Blackbelt Brotherhood, Taekwondo Blackbelt Sorority and the Philippine Taekwondo Contingent. The Cebu contingent was composed of Mr. June Rez Cananea, 4th Dan blackbelt; Mr. Larry Elpa, 4th Dan blackbelt; Mr. Glenn Lava, 2nd Dan blackbelt; Miss Janica Ybarra, 1st Poom blackbelt; Miss Lyza Sabellano, 1st Poom blackbelt and Miss Meliwa Gabutin, 1st Dan blackbelt, who acted as coach of the PTC players. The delegation was headed by Mr. Tony Del Prado who is the Region 7 Director and RMC Chairman.

The Cebu team competed in the following categories:

1. Larry Elpa ————- Masters C (Silver Medalist)
2. June Rez Cananea —- Masters A (Silver Medalist)
3. Glenn Lava ———— Seniors (Gold Medalist)
4. Janica Ybarra ——– PTC (Gold Medalist)
5. Lyza Sabellano ——- PTC (Gold Medalist)

The Cebu Team grab 3 gold medals and 2 silver medals. Mr. Glenn Lava, Janica Ybarra and Lyza Sabellano won gold medals while Mr. June Rez Cananea and Mr. Larry Elpa wond silver medals.

Here is the video of the fight of Mr. June Rez Cananea (wearing red armor).