Two members of the national team finished their campaign with flying colors in the ongoing National Open Fencing championships in Ormoc City.
Nathaniel Perez and Christopher Jhester Concepcion took home the gold medals in their respective divisions.
After taking part in an Olympic qualifier in 2021 Asia-Oceania Olympic qualifiers in fencing, Perez and Concepcion emerged tougher with their outstanding performances in the men’s senior epee and sabre events.
Perez, now preparing for the Southeast Asian Games with Concepcion, turned back Samuel Tranquiallan, 15-9, in the epee championships.
He reached the finals after he prevailed over James Viceo, 15-1, and Ygnatius Cabaeo, 15-2, in the earlier rounds.
Concepcion emerged unscathed in his tussle with top seed and national pool member Donnie Navarro, 15-13.
He reached the semis after he eased out Daniel Villanueva, 15-7, in the semis.
University of the East standout Cyrylle Schofield claimed the junior women epee honors in fighting off Andrea Mateo, 15-11.
Schofield advanced into the finals after she got past Alexa Larazzabal, 15-8.
Mateo earned the right to challenge Schofield after she won over Jaymi de los Santos, 15-11.
