PASSI CITY, Iloilo – Ilongga Cattaleya Julia P. Orozco brought pride to Passi after winning multiple medals in the Taekwondo International Competition at the Eastern National Sports Training Center in Pattaya City, Chonburi, Thailand.
Orozco, a Grade 5 student of Assumption School Passi City, clinched two gold medals in Individual Poomsae and Speed Kicking events before clinching a bronze medal in Kyorugi.
Following her successful stint abroad, Orozco paid a courtesy visit to Passi City Mayor Stephen Palmares on Tuesday to present her medals.
Palmares himself congratulated the young athlete for her achievements, calling her victories a source of honor and inspiration for Passinhons.
“Her victory is a shining testament to the talent and determination of young Passinhons, bringing honor and pride to the City of Passi,” Palmares said in a statement.
Orozco is no stranger to international success after winning a gold in Individual Poomsae and Bronze in Individual Kyorugi in the 2024 World Taekwondo Grand Slam Youth League in Hangzhou, China.
“The daughter of Riza Prado and Ray Orozco from Brgy. Quinagaringan Pequeño, Cattaleya continues to inspire young athletes, showing that with discipline, passion, and the right guidance, global success is possible,” the Mayor added.
Meanwhile, other Ilonggo jins who made waves in the same tournament are Ardah Mae Barrido (golds in kyorugi, poomsae, speed kicking, and best player awardee).
Also making their presences felt are Abby Lacanienta (golds in poomsae and speed kicking and bronzes in team poomsae and kyorugi), and Eujean Castete (gold in poomsae and bronze in kyorugi).
Other medal finishers are Daronn Pingol (silvers in kyorugi and speed kicking), Elyka Lambarte (bronzes in mixed poomsae and speed kicking), and Lindsy Degayo (bronzes in mixed poomsae and speed kicking)./PN
