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Seven-member team excel at Int. Pan Caribbean Martial Arts C/ships
Capture 19 medals, 9 gold, 6 silver, 4 bronze
By Franklin Wilson
Led by consistent high performer, trainer and Coach Troy Bobb, a seven-member Guyanese team did their country proud when they collectively hauled in a total of 19 medals at the International Pan Caribbean Martial Arts Championships held at the Cascadia Hotel, Trinidad and Tobago, October 8-12, 2009.
What made their performances even more commendable is the fact that it was the first time at an overseas competition for all the competitors except Bobb who was competing for the third time at the championships.
The successful seven-member Karate team displaying their medals won in Trinidad. From left Lazaro Scott, Nicola Mc Donald, Tamera Austin, Teri Jones, Romeo De Freitas, Kemo Scott and Troy Bobb.
Bobb led from the front with three gold medals competing in the 35 and up category. He won the Kata, Weapons and Padded Weapons competitions.
The baby of the team, Lazaro Scott of the Apex Shotokan Karate Club competed in the 5-6 years beginners’ age-group division and took the Kata and Weapons gold along with silver in the Sparing competition.
Tamera Austin (Apex Shotokan Karate Club) took on her fellow female 8-10 year-old colleagues, placing second in Kata and Weapons and 3rd in Sparing. Competing in the same age group Romeo De Freitas Jr. of the Uitvlugt Shotokan Karate Club defeated his counterparts to win the Kata and Weapons competitions while taking silver in Sparing.
Another Apex Shotokan Karate Club athlete, Kemo Scott participated in one event in the 11-13 age-group and captured the Sparing bronze.
Teri K. Jones (Uitvlugt Shotokan Karate Club) had a hectic schedule in the female 14-16 age-group but responded well to win the Kata gold, silver in Sparing and bronze in the Weapons and Self Defence contests.
Buxton Shotokan Karate Club’s Nicola Mc Donald won Sparing gold and silver in the Padded tournaments competing in the 16-17 age-group. The Guyanese took on athletes from the United States of America, Barbados, St. Lucia and the host country.
Commenting on the performances of his charges, Coach Bobb said he was very elated that in their first overseas competition they have excelled and made themselves and county proud.
“They have all been working hard and are committed and disciplined so they have reaped the rewards for their hard work. I would like to wish them continued success.”
Boob also complimented the parents, friends and sponsors for their support to the team. He singled out for special mention, Caribbean Airline, Minister of Culture Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony, Director of Sport Neil Kumar as well as the Buxton and BV Community for their special support.
Bobb informed that this same team will be competing in Orlando Florida USA November 6-8, 2009 while the next local competition is set for December 20, 2009.
The East Coast National Championships will be held January 2010 while the International Martial Arts Championships is set for St. Lucia, February 2010.
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