KAPROBINSIAAN POWERLIFTERS PROVE LA UNION'S LEGACY OF STRENGTH
By: Celean B. Ortega, GPC-SP | Photos By: PIO | Date: December 22, 2023
The 23rd Sangguniang Panlalawigan of La Union recognized the victories of powerlifter champions from the province, during its 72nd regular session on November 14, 2023 at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Building, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union.
Team Barbells & Brews Elyu Strength Lab, led by Coach Jose Virgil Perez, along with Ms. Jomara Chan and Ms. Mikhaila Ortega, conquered the Luzon Open Powerlifting Championships, in July 2023 and the CNL Baguio in September 2023. Their relentless strength, hard work, and dedication not only brought great pride to the province, but also served as an inspiration to the athletes in the province to dream big, work hard, and embrace the challenges that come with pursuing excellence in their sport.
The champs take pride of these victories:
🏋️𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘇
Gold and Silver medals under the U93kg Weight-Class, Novice and Open Category
Squats: 225kg Bench-120kg
Deadlift: 232.5kg
🏋️♀️𝗝𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻
Gold Medalist and National Record Holder
National Record Holder of Masters I (ages 40-49) at U63 and U69 Weight-Class
Squats: 107.5kg Record Holder
Bench: 50kg Record Holder
Deadlift: 132.5kg Record Holder
Gold Medalist for Raw Nationals (May 2023) and CNL Baguio, (September 2023)
🏋️♂️𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗮,
Silver Medalist for Luzon Open (July 2023), CNL Baguio (Sept 2023) and Equipped Nationals (Nov 2023)
U63kg Weight-Class with Competition
Squat: 120kg
Bench Press: 55kg
Deadlift 132.5kg
The CNL Competition in Baguio City was also joined by Ms. Maria Christine Bigornia, a Gold Medalist under the Novice, Open and Masters I 40-49 y/o category along with Zabdiel Pere, who is also a gold medal awardee for the 120 kg Squat.
The Provincial Government of La Union, led by Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David, and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan continue to unite to support and recognize La Union athletes who serve as inspiration to all kaprobinsiaan.
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