Igorot Judoka wins Gold Medal in Pan American Judo Senior Championship in Mexico

Photo Courtesy || Reyes

Cordillera - A Cordilleran son from Sagada who represent Canada won gold medal in the recently concluded Pan American  Senior Judo Championship in Guadalara, Mexico. 

Kyle Surik Reyes, a son of Sagada ousted American L.A Smith III in an earlier match. He later beat another American Nathaniel Keeve to earn the bronze medal in 100Kg. 

Reyes is among the Canadian Judo team who earn medals in the competition. 

The Canadian team will return to Canada with a total of seven medals, finishing second overall behind Brazil. 

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