(By Ms. Alexandria Denise B. Ponday) San Beda College Alabang’s Taekwondo Team has had an extraordinary year, achieving numerous victories across both national and international tournaments. Their success reflects their commitment, hard work, and discipline, guided by their coaches Ricky Santiago, Antonio Madellana, and Bryan Illahi. Competing in categories of Kyorugi and Poomsae, the team has amassed a range of medals, from golds to qualifiers, showcasing their talent and passion for the sport.
Representing San Beda with pride, the Taekwondo team’s 2024 journey took them from prestigious events in Manila and Baguio to international arenas in Taipei. Their consistent victories throughout the year have cemented their position as one of the top-performing taekwondo teams, and they have brought honor and recognition to San Beda College Alabang.
Below is a detailed summary of the team’s accomplishments in each competition they participated in during 2024.
2024 Taekwondo Team Achievements
- Smart/MVP Sports Foundation National New Face Kyorugi and Poomsae Championships
Ninoy Aquino Stadium, May 12, 2024
- Kyorugi:
- Gold: Carlos Ezekiel G. Aribon
- Poomsae:
- Gold: Ursella Marie Oira
- Qualifiers: Zildjian Ciel R. Vivo, Cesar Benedict Oira, Angela Grimaldo, Antonio Pio R. Vivo, Anaya Sorella Oira
- Smart/MVP Sports Foundation Luzon New Face of the Year Taekwondo Championships
Easter College Gym, Baguio City, June 5-16, 2024
- Kyorugi:
- Gold: Edriel Luizafe Galimba
- Silver: Gianna Lily Sese
- Bronze: Anthony Carlyle Sese
- Individual Poomsae:
- Gold: Edriel Luizafe Galimba
- Silver: Gianna Lily Sese, Anthony Carlyle Sese
- Pair Poomsae:
- Bronze: Anthony Carlyle Sese, Gianna Lily Sese
- NCAA South Taekwondo Championships – Season 25
EAC Dasmariñas, June 24 & 27, 2024
- Kyorugi:
- Gold: Michael Angelo Rebollado
- Silver: Andrake Jiraiya Garsula
- Bronze: Carlos Ezekiel Aribon, Ranz Denzel Santillan, Mika Ariana Miciano
- Team Poomsae:
- Gold: Michael Angelo Rebollado, Zildjian Ciel Vivo, Angela Grimaldo
- 6th Place: Rhamielle Ethan Galero, Cesar Benedict Oira, Ursella Marie Oira
- Smart/MVP Sports Foundation National Poomsae Taekwondo Championships
Ninoy Aquino Stadium, June 29-30, 2024
- Individual Poomsae:
- Silver: Ursella Marie Oira
- Finalist: Angela Grimaldo
- Qualifiers: Zildjian Ciel R. Vivo, Cesar Benedict Oira, Antonio Pio R. Vivo, Edriel Luizafe Galimba
- Team Poomsae Qualifiers:
- Antonio Pio R. Vivo, Edriel Luizafe Galimba
- Milo National Taekwondo Championships
Ninoy Aquino Stadium, August 24-25, 2024
- Kyorugi:
- Gold: Jamenel Isaac Sion
- Bronze: Gabriel Laroya, Uriel Laroya, Edriel Luizafe Galimba
- Qualifiers: Andrake Jiraiya Garsula, Carlos Ezekiel Aribon, Anthony Carlyle Sese
- Poomsae:
- Rank 7: Antonio Pio Vivo
- Rank 13: Edriel Luizafe Galimba
- Smart/MVP Sports Foundation National Best of the Best Taekwondo Championships
Ayala Malls Manila Bay, September 7-8, 2024
- Kyorugi:
- Gold: Jamenel Isaac Sion
- Bronze: Rhamielle Ethan Galero
- Qualifier: Andrake Jiraiya Garsula
- Smart/MVP Sports Foundation National Interschool Taekwondo Championships Kyorugi
Ninoy Aquino Stadium, October 5-6, 2024
- Kyorugi:
- Gold: Jamenel Isaac Sion, Carlos Ezekiel Aribon, Edriel Luizafe Galimba
- Silver: Maria Sophia Isabel Ombos
- Bronze: Rhamielle Ethan Galero
- Qualifiers: Jose Antonio Del Rosario, Andrake Jiraiya Garsula, Gabriel Laroya, Uriel Laroya, Cesar Benedict Oira, Anthony Carlyle Sese, Gianna Lily Sese
- Smart/MVP Sports Foundation National Interschool Taekwondo Championships Poomsae
Ninoy Aquino Stadium, October 20, 2024
- Poomsae:
- Bronze: Angela Blanche Grimaldo
- Qualifiers: Hyrish Faye Gambo, Daniel Fariola
- Taipei City Taekwondo Invitational Tournament
Taipei Gymnasium, Taipei City, October 23-29, 2024
- Qualifiers:
- Michael Angel Rebollado, Andrake Jiraiya Garsula, Gabrie Laroya, Uriel Laroya
With their outstanding achievements this season, San Beda College Alabang’s Taekwondo Team has set a high standard, inspiring pride within the Bedan community. Their performances not only highlight individual talents but also showcase the strength and unity of a team that consistently pushes the boundaries of excellence in the sport of Taekwondo.
