FENCING
The Xavier School Nuvali fencing team is composed of four young men: Rafa Jimenez, Axel Isaac, Migo Miranda, and Mark Rodriguez. Last May 5, 2018, 2 members–Rafa and Migo only as Axel and Mark were with the summer China tour group–represented the school in the National Cadet and Juniors Fencing Championships organized by the Philippine Fencing Association. The competition was held at the Philippine Fencing Hall in the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.
Despite having only 2 years of training under coach Gerardo Jimenez and limited competition experience, the pair showed their mettle on the piste and took home the bronze medal after having lost to the Ateneo High School team in the match for silver.
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TAEKWONDO
*Photos from Mrs. Elise Sy, mom of Struan.
Struan Sy of Grade 10 recently won a silver and bronze medal at the 12th World Taekwondo Culture Expo held in Korea last July 12 – 17, 2018. The Philippine Taekwondo Association selected 46 delegates all over the Philippines for this year’s tournament. Struan was the representative for the red belt for 16-18 years old category.
The delegates had seminars on Poomsae (taekwondo forms) and Kyorugi (sparring) before their matches. On Sunday, July 15, Struan went up against Tawian for poomsae to win the bronze medal. For the silver medal in kyorugi, he went against Nepal and won with a score of 13-3.
Proud mother Elise Sy and dedicated coach Pauline Angeles accompanied Struan in this competition. Coach Pauline has been Struan’s trainer/coach for around 4 years now, and Struan attributes his skill to her excellent training.
SWIMMING
Erika Burgos of Grade 11 added another medal to her collection. last July 21, 2018 at the 4th Animo Aquathlon event held at the Vermosa Sports Hub in Cavite. The Animo Aquathlon is an annual competition where participants swim and run. Erika joined the Aqua 5 (500m swim + 5km run) category and bagged the gold medal with a total time of 38 minutes and 21 seconds.
This is not Erika’s first meet, and her experience has taught her how to handle the pressure and maintain her calm as was in this meet.
Erika continues to train to prepare for future swimming competitions.