St. Lorenzo student medals at national karate tournament; off to worlds in September
A St. Lorenzo Ruiz Middle School Golden Eagle will be looking to soar at a world karate tournament this fall after medaling twice at a national tournament held last month.
Officials with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) say Sofia Reyes, a Grade 8 student who trains at the Shotokan Karate Club of Red Deer under the guidance of head coach Rahul Channan, won two silver medals at the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) National Tournament in Richmond, British Columbia on May 18.
It’s noted the tournament was Sofia’s first at the national level and in both final matches, she battled hard against black belt competitors. She finished second in both the 12-14 Female Brown and Black Belt Jiyu-Ippon Kumite and 12-14 Female Brown and Black Belt Jiyu Kumite.
Due to her success on the national stage, RDCRS says Sofia has qualified for the ISKF World Shoto Cup, which will be held in London, England from September 19-22, 2024.