Second gold for Yadao
COLLEGE of Saint Benilde’s Krizelle Therese Yadao won her second gold in NCAA taekwondo after topping the flyweight category of the women’s speed kicking competition yesterday.
In a smashing follow up to her women’s poomsae freestyle conquest two weeks ago, Yadao emerged victorious in the six-way contest with 7.175 points.
San Beda’s Maria Laney Kaye Panahon took the silver with 6.667 points, while San Sebastian’s Twinkle Angela Bokingkito reached the podium with 6.325.
A native of Baguio City, Yadao duplicated the feat of Jose Rizal University’s Emie Soriano Fernandez, who won gold medals in the women’s poomsae standard and in the speed kicking finweight division.
Arellano University’s Paula Julia Alfon placed fourth with 6.317 points, followed by Letran’s Stephanie Shane Ashley Arana (6.250) and San Beda’s Ria Anne Calasara (6.150).
