JEDDAH, 11 July 2003 — A Saudi woman and a Syrian male martial arts enthuiast stole the show in the “First PSKAI-PKF Independence Day Invitational Karate Tournament” held at the Al Ahli Sports Complex in Jeddah on June 20.
Budoor Al Sadhan of Riyadh Chapter at Al Manahil Sports & Fitness Center was named “best athlete in the female category” for capturing two individual championship trophies in women’s kata and kumite (sparring). Syrian national Manar Mohammad Dinar of PSKAI Powerhouse Club Chapter of Riyadh was adjudged “best athlete in the male category” for winning the individual championship trophy in the black belt heavyweight event in excellent fashion.
Organized by the Philippine Shotokan Karatedo Association International (PSKAI) under the auspices of Philippine Consulate General Jeddah, the tournament drew more than 200 athletes from 35 different karate clubs in Jeddah and Riyadh.
Ricardo Tacay Hanshi, an 8th Dan Red & White Belt master, founder and president of PSKAI, came all the way from Davao City in the southern Philippines to grace the affair as keynote speaker. He came with his eldest son Bern Rexander Tacay Shihan, a 6th Dan Black Belt holder and current Philippine open-weight karate champion and member of the national team.
Referees were sponsored by Talaat Alam, the venue by Al Ahlam Marina Tourism Gen. Manager Abdulrahman Al Hazmi, while food and drinks were provided by Tropicana Restaurant, Al Tazaj Barbecue, and Pocari Sweats.
The officiating panel included Benjie Ortiz Jr., Palestinian Nihad Al Wohaidi and Syrian Abdullah Bolushi of Riyadh, Adnan Roger Paycana, Mac Tending, Efren Barros, Dodanil Diaz, Alfred Tizon, Max Sapi-e, James Catacutan and Edwin Tulah of Jeddah.
The participating teams were: Law Enforcer Karate Club International (LEKCI), Phil. Arbokaido Martial Arts Council (PAMAC), Phil. Union of Martial Arts (PUMA), Bushido Shotokan Aikijutsu Zankai, Japan Karate Ass’n. (JKA-PTKF), Int’l. Shotokan Muslim Arts (ISSMART), Fist Shotokan Karatedo, Ass’n. of Sontokan Karatedo International (ASKI), Desert Falcon Martial Arts, Ken Zen-do Kai, Phil. Combat Judo Karate, King Khaled National Guard Hospital Karate Club, Eagle PHIKAJU, BCSR-OSKA Black Cobra Shorin-ryu, Int’l. Kuntaw Federation, Shoshikai, Asian Martial Arts Federation, (FFKC)Flying Fist Karate Club, Puma Sikadsu and PHIKAJUIPSJ.
Complete Results
Kata Competition
Boys, 7 to 9 years old - Erickson Mahilum, champion, ASKI; Jorge Keiralla, 1st runner-up, Tat Kon Tou; Mohd.Abuljadayel, 2nd runner-up, Tat Kon Tou.
Girls, 7-9 years old - Sarah Anta, champion, Philcaju IPSJ; Mona Ali Fadly, 1st runner-up, Philcaju IPSJ; Cher Salem, 2nd runner-up, Philcaju IPSJ.
Boys, 10-12 years old - Salman Ibrahim, champion, Philcaju IPSJ; Ali Zakaraed 1st runner-up, Fist Shotokan; Ryan Jess, 2nd runner-up, Philcaju IPSJ, Hassan Maher, 3rd runner-up, Tat Kon Tou.
Girls, 10-12 years old - Jamila Lineses, champion, Tat Kon Tou; Christine Santos, 1st runner-up, Philcaju IPSJ, Mouna Monnaco, 2nd runner-up, Tat Kon Tou.
Girls, 13-15 years old - Mae Salem, champion, Philcaju IPSJ; Nouf Salicula, 1st runner-up, Philcaju IPSJ; Abdullah Balindong, 2nd runner-up, Philcaju IPSJ; Geccia Santos, 3rd runner-up, Philcaju IPSJ.
Brown Belt Category (senior, female) - Budoor Al Sadhan champion, PSKAI-RIYADH; Lina Mustafa, 1st runner-up, Hirokan; Aisa Padza 2nd runner-up, Fist Shotokan; Lubna Samrout, 2nd runner-up, Tat Kon Tou.
Green belt Category (senior) - Raul Catog, champion, FFKC; Gino Ruperez, 1st runner-up, FFKC; Marvin Soledad, 2nd runner-up, FFKC.
Brown Belt Category (Senior) - Sonny L. Surmela, champion, FFKK; Edgar M. Pollentes, 1st runner-up, FFKK; Renato Corpuz, 2nd runner-up, FFKC.
Black Belt Category (senior) - Nonoy Gacula, champion, Black Cobra/Wildcat, Farouk Mohd. Dinar, 1st runner-up, Riyadh Power Horse, Romir S. Aglugub, 2nd runner-up, PTKF/JKA.
Team Kata (Synchronized) Black Cobra/OSKA – champion; LEKCI, 1st runner up, FFKC 2nd runner-up.
Kumite Competition
Boys (7 9 yrs.old) - Mohammad Tago, champion, Philcaju IPSJ; Jalaludin Gauruki, 1st runner-up, Philcaju (IPSJ), Noraldin Gauruki, 2nd runner-up, Philcaju (IPSJ).
Girls (7-9 yrs.old) - Mona Al Fadly champion, Philcaju IPSJ, Sarah Anta 1st runner-up, Philcaju IPSJ, Cher Salem, 2nd runner-up, Philcaju IPSJ.
Boys (10-12 ys. old) - Salman Abdulaziz,champion, PUMA; Macmac Dagalangit, 1st runner-up, PUMA; Hisham Macalbe, 2nd runner-up, PUMA.
Girls (10-12 yrs. old) - Jamila Lineses, champion; Tat Kon Tou; Ghecia Santos, 1st runner-up, Philcaju IPSJ; Doha Monnaco, 2nd runner-up, Tat Kon Tou.
Boys (13-15 yrs. old) - Aljun Macalbe, champion, PUMA; Faysal Tacsay, 1st runner-up, Philcaju IPSJ; Mohaimen Sumagayan, 2nd runner-up, ISMMAT.
Senior Combined Category (female) - Budoor Al Sadhan, champion, PSKAI Riyadh, Lubna Samrout, 1st runner-up, Tat Kon Tou; Haneen Kalash, 2nd runner-up, Tat Kon Tou.
Greenbelt Category (Senior/Male, Lightweight Division) - Raul Catog, champion, FFKC; Edgar Climaco, 1st runner-up, Fist Shotokan; Alex Guanzon 2nd runner-up, LEKCI.
Greenbelt Category (Senior/Male, Middleweight Div.) - Irenio Balbarino, champion, Philcaju; Ali Nueca, 1st runner-up, Black Cobra; Eduardo Donino, 2nd runner-up, Phickaju.
Greenbelt Heavy Weight Division - Gilberto Barriga, champion, LEKCI; Eduardo Dao, 1st runner-up, Phickaju; Noel Salapantan 2nd runner-up, Black Cobra.
Brownbelt Category Light Weight Division - Shawqie Abdulaziz, champion, PUMA; Gersam Beniera 1st runner-up, PUMA; Arnold Cabiles, 2nd runner-up; ISMART.
(Girls - Hermogenes Rodeo, champion, Black Cobra; Aladdin Gumbay, 1st runner-up, Hirukan; Sinlao, 2nd runner-up, Black Cobra.
Brownbelt Heavy Weight Division - Eduardo Bumatay, champion, Tat Kon Tou; Renato Corpuz, 1st runner-up, FFKC; Rabie Ayash, 2nd runner-up, PUMA.
Blackbelt Lightweight Division - Tony Ferraris, champion, Black Cobra; Lito Orit, 1st runner-up, FFKC; Jimmy Lombria, 2nd runner-up, Black Cobra.
Blackbelt Middle Weight Division - Boyet Quiambao, champion, Black Cobra; Farouk Mohd. Dinar, 1ST runner-up; PSKAI Riyadh (P.Horse); Pol Poleras ; 2nd runner-up, Shosikai.
Blackbelt Heavy Weight Division - Manar Mohd. Dinar, champion, PSKAI Riyadh (P.Horse); Efren Barros, 1st runner-up, LEKCI; Nonoy Gacula, 2nd runner-up, Black Cobra.
