26 August 2023, Lundu: SALCRA Martial Arts Club came together for an indoor tournament held at the Bajo Training Centre. The event gathered 40 participants from different regions, including Headquarters, Sri Aman Region, Saratok Region, Serian Region, and Bau-Lundu Region.
Congratulations to all winners in all categories!
Veteran Category
First Place: Const AP Avelon anak Sunyig (Bau-Lundu Region)
Second Place: Cpl AP Dafeet anak Dol (Serian Region)
Third Place: L/Cpl AP Napin anak Gikien (Bau Region)
Individual Open Category
First Place: Const AP Brian Dicon anak Tajon (HQ)
Second Place: Cpl AP Mohd Azeri (Serian Region)
Third Place: Const AP Avelon anak Sunyig (Bau-Lundu Region)
Group Category
First Place: L/Cpl AP Shushazly, Const AP Brian anak Dicon, Const AP Awang (HQ)
Second Place: Const AP Wulfstandee anak David, Const AP Joel Birai anak Jugah, Donny Nyambong (Sri Aman Region)
Third Place: Const AP Avelon, Const AP Taufik, Const AP Rodol (Bau-Lundu Region)
Junior Category
First Place: Ryan Hillary anak Canedy Ijau (HQ)
Second Place: Augustine anak Richard Nabia (Bau Region)
Third Place: Reywna Bidai anak Lanting (Saratok Region)
The overall champion title was awarded to the HQ Team, with Serian Region securing the second place and Sri Aman Region proudly taking the third-place position.
Martial arts tournaments serve as a platform to evaluate competitors' basic forms, weapon mastery, and sparring techniques, with experienced judges overseeing the competitions. Rule sets may vary depending on the specific martial art involved, making these tournaments a true test of skill and discipline. Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding performances!
By Priscilla Grace Poul