Monday, September 8, 2008

Best Taekwondo Championship

Around 300 of the country's top taekwondo-jins strut their stuff in the 2008 Adidas Best of the Best taekwondo championship today at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

"This is a much awaited event because only gold medalists in national level competitions . . . are eligible to compete," said Philippine Taekwondo Association president Robert N. Aventajado. He added Beijing Olympics veterans Tshomlee Go and Mary Antoinette Rivero might also see action.

Other well-known Filipino national pool members who are expected to vie for honors are John Paul Lizardo, Alexander Briones, Jyra Lizardo, Alexander Briones, Jyra Lizardo, Criselda Roxas, Eunice and Elaine Alora, Lorraine Catalan, Carlos Padilla V and Manuel Rivero Jr.
The Philippine Sports Commission is also helping the tournament.

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