ANGELES CITY, Pampanga โ The Mountain Province State University (MPSU) Arnis Team proudly represented the University at the First PEKAF Arnis Invitational Tournament held on June 20, 2026, at Robinsons Mall, Angeles City. Under the guidance of Coach Mx. Augie Mhar Egangan, the team delivered an outstanding performance, earning multiple medals in both sparring and traditional categories.
The following athletes brought home honors for MPSU:
๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐ผ๐๐จ๐ค โ Bronze (Sparring Padded, Senior Men 76โ80kg); Gold (Sparring Livestick, Senior Men 76โ80kg)
๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐๐ข ๐ฟ. ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฃ โ Gold (Sparring Padded, Senior Men 65โ70kg); Bronze (Sparring Livestick, Senior Men 65โ70kg)
๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐พ๐ค๐ฃ๐ง๐๐๐ค โ Bronze (Sparring Padded, Senior Men 55โ60kg); Silver (Sparring Livestick, Senior Men 55โ60kg); Gold (Traditional Anyo, Single Weapon, Senior Men)
๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ฉ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ โ Gold (Sparring Livestick, Senior Men 60โ65kg)
๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ฏ๐ค๐ฃ โ Silver (Sparring Padded, Senior Women 65โ70kg); Gold (Sparring Livestick, Senior Women 65โ70kg)
๐พ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ข๐ข๐๐ฎ โ Gold (Sparring Padded, Senior Women 40โ45kg); Gold (Sparring Livestick, Senior Women 40โ45kg)
Said event drew participants from various universities and clubs nationwide, making the victories of MPSU even more significant. The athletes showcased not only technical mastery but also the values of respect, discipline, and sportsmanship, qualities deeply rooted in Cordilleran culture. Their performance in both sparring and traditional anyo categories reflects the holistic training and preparation provided by the University.
The MPSU Arnis Teamโs achievements serve as an inspiration to the youth of Mountain Province. Their victories demonstrate that through perseverance, guided mentorship, and cultural grounding, Montaรฑosa athletes can excel while carrying forward the legacy of Arnis.
๐พ๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐ง๐ฃ๐๐จ ๐๐๐๐ข!
