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Aug 25, 2014 Sports
Prime Minister, Samuel Hinds lauded the efforts of martial arts practitioners when he attended the Pan American Martial Arts Games (PAMAG) at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, Saturday evening last. Mr. Hinds also took time out from his busy schedule to distribute the various prizes to the respective winners even as coordinator of the event, Professor Christopher Francis, acknowledged his presence. He said that Mr. Hinds has always been a friend of Martial Arts and is always supportive despite his busy schedule. “That’s a leader!” declared Professor Francis.
The venue was transformed into a hive of activity as the country’s best martial artists faced off with their counterparts out of Trinidad and Tobago for top honours in the above championships. The organizers were still in the process of compiling the results and we are forced to carry them in a subsequent edition.
Nevertheless, 4 years old, Trinidadian Ariana Ragbarsingh, was the youngest competitor and placed first in the Kata. Policeman, Keslin Peters, was the best in the self defence category with Ray Simon of the GDF finishing second. Orlando Cummings represented the Black Hawks Martial Arts Club and sealed off the final podium position in this category.
Indeed, those that attended the event were thrilled by several Katas, while the practitioners also demonstrated skill and adeptness in weapon fighting and combat among others.
The PAMAG commenced in Trinidad and Tobago in 2005 and last Saturday’s tournament marks the first time it was held outside of the Twin Island Republic. The participating clubs were Harpy Eagles Karate Club, Guyana Martial Arts Federation, Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation, Diamond Karate Organization, Guyana Amateur Karate Organization Rising Sun Judo Organization and the Black Hawks. Trinidad and Tobago fielded a competent unit of 17 practitioners called, “T & T Combined Martial Arts.
Meanwhile, the practitioners will earn rating points for participation in the Pan American Games slated for October 17 and 18 at the University of the West Indies Sporting Complex in Trinidad and Tobago. There is also the added incentive of qualifying for the grand finale where a team will be selected to compete in the Pan American International Championships Games. Several practitioners will make guest appearances including Trinidad Master Andre Murray and Grandmaster, Roderick Titus.
That championship will see several countries fielding top teams with each vying for honours including the USA, Finland, Ireland, Korea, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. Additionally, the championship would be graced by Asian President of International Tang Soo Do Moo Kwan, Wong Hung Lee who will be the special guest of honour.
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