09/10/2025
Our First Ever Judo Tournament! ๐ต๐ญ๐ฅ
This past weekend marked a huge milestone for Judo Bohol โ for the very first time since our club was founded, we traveled to compete in a major international judo tournament in Manila!
We flew in with nine athletes, joined by supportive friends, family, and teammates, and the energy throughout the trip was incredible. Everyone was a bit nervous โ it was the first judo competition ever for most of our judokas โ but the excitement and team spirit made it a truly unforgettable experience.
Even for me as coach, it was a special challenge: guiding my athletes through every step before, during, and after their matches. But seeing their courage and determination on the mat made me incredibly proud. ๐ช
And while medals arenโt everything, weโre thrilled to share that our two youngest competitors, both just 6 years old, made it to the podium! ๐ฅ
โข Lian placed 3rd in the youngest girlsโ division
โข Prince placed 3rd in the youngest boysโ division
Adding to that, Sensei Alford Marimon also brought home a bronze medal, and our dynamic brothers Jeff and Jarred Bagasala both achieved 7th place in their divisions.
That means Judo Bohol came home with 3 bronze medals and 2 seventh places โ an amazing result for our very first tournament! ๐
Beyond the matches, the weekend was full of laughter and team bonding โ from two epic Korean BBQ nights to a fun roller-skating session on Monday before flying back to Bohol.
A special heartfelt thank you to Sensei Alford ๐ โ without his incredible administrative work and dedication, none of this would have been possible. You made this dream a reality for all of us.
Weโre already looking forward to the next challenge โ stronger, wiser, and more motivated than ever. ๐ฅ๐ฅ