THE Cagayan de Oro boxing team concluded a triumphant campaign at the International School Sport Federation (ISF) Boxing Championship in Bahrain, returning home with an impressive haul of eight medals — a gold, four silvers and 3 bronzes.
Seventeen-year-old Christian Jake Pores led the medal charge, capturing CDO’s only gold medal with a unanimous decision over his Saudi Arabian opponent in the Youth Men’s 48 kg category.
His victory highlighted the high-class skills of the boxing hotbed from Southern Philippines.
Four other boxers fought their way to the finals, earning silver after closely contested matches.
Shairylle Pores was edged out by an Azerbaijani opponent in the Junior Women’s 46 kg category. Meanwhile, Ever Joy Nuez, John Michael Estorba, and Joel Rosas Jr. faced formidable competition from Brazil and Azerbaijan in the Youth Women’s 48 kg, Junior Men’s 52 kg, and Junior Men’s 54 kg divisions, respectively.
Adding to the team’s impressive showing, Ivan Llaban (Junior 46 kg), Sherwin Villanueva (Youth 51 kg), and Argie Reyes (Youth 57 kg) each claimed bronze medals.
Mayor Klarex Uy supported the CDO team, which was guided by national coaches Elmer Pamisa and Fernie Lou Abing.
With this successful outing in Bahrain behind them, the team is preparing for upcoming competitions, including the Batang Pinoy in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, and the ABAP U23 National Open in December.
