Bontoc Muay Thai medalists in Luzon tilt awarded cash

By Alpine Killa- Malwagay

BONTOC, Mountain Province -Seven Muay Thai athletes who won medals in Muay Thai Regional Championships-Luzon Leg received cash incentives from the Bontoc local government August 7.
Ervyne Ofo-ob, Segundo Gideon, and Jirah Lacayen who all garnered silver medals  received P2,000 each.
    Lesley Tudlong, Joshua Fochad, Henry Xyrex Mackeon, and Jet Lee Farongyad who all earned Bronze medals were given P1,000 each.
    Aside from this, the athletes received certificates of recognition handed
over by Vice Mayor Eusebio Kabluyen and Sangguniang Kabataan Municipal Federation president Sherwin Chamkas.

This was in recognition of the pride and honor the athletes brought to Bontoc and Mountain Province. 

The awarding of certificates of commendation was facilitated by Local Youth Development officer-designate Ross Kiat-ong.

Francis Ky M. Peckley, coach of  Muay Thai athletes received  certificate of commendation from the Bontoc government for his great contribution in honing combative skills of the athletes.

During the courtesy visit of the Muay Thai athletes to Bontoc Mayor Jerome “Chagsen” Tudlong, Jr., he commended them for outstanding achievement in combative sports.

He added the athletes’ remarkable skills, unwavering determination, hard work and perseverance were an inspiration to the young generation aspiring to become champions in the world of combative sports.

The Sangguniang Bayan led by Vice Mayor Kabluyen also lauded the athletes and their coach for their achievements.

SB members expressed high hopes that more youth would engage in sports that not only promote healthy lifestyles, but good attitudes and self-discipline too.

The medalists are advancing to National level completion on Nov. 7-12.