22/07/2025
Congratulations to the Malaybalay City Taekwondo Academy
Malaybalay City, Bukidnon — Maria Arya “Oona” Propia of Malaybalay City taekwondo Academy (MCTA) claimed the Gold Medal in Poomsae at 2025 SMART/MVP Sports Foundation National Taekwondo Championships, held on July 5 at the iconic Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. The prestigious national event brought together top regional champions in a hunt for a national training pool spot, and Arya’s crisp ex*****on and composed presence earned her a well-deserved top finish .
Just two weeks later, she struck gold again at the Mindanao SMART/MVPSF Kyurogi and Poomsae Championship, hosted on July 19–20 at the South Cotabato Gymnasium & Cultural Center in Koronadal, part of the 26th T’nalak Festival. Her performance reaffirmed her rising status in the regional taekwondo scene.
She credits her victory to the dedicated coaching team of Ma’am Faez, Sir Carl, Sir Froilan, and Sir Lyndon, as well as the unwavering support of her family and teammates.
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About the SMART/MVPSF Championship
The SMART/MVPSF Taekwondo Championships are premier development tournaments held in partnership with SMART Communications, the MVP Sports Foundation, and the Philippine Taekwondo Association. Designed to strengthen grassroots taekwondo programs nationwide, these events are part of a broader ecosystem of training, scouting, and competition—paving the way for athletes to ascend to the national level.
From regional events like the Mindanao leg to national showcases such as the “New Face of the Year” and “Best of the Best”, these tournaments continue to shape the future of Filipino taekwondo.
Photo courtesy of Malaybalay City Taekwondo Academy