Beachgoers at Seaside under attack
On August 1, 2025, the Region 7 Qualifying Tournament for the National Kickboxing Championship will take place at SM Seaside City in Cebu City. This tournament serves as the official qualifier for the National Kickboxing Championship, providing a platform for aspiring kickboxers to showcase their skills and compete for a spot in the national event.
The tournament is a collaborative effort between various organizations, including regional kickboxing associations under the national federation for kickboxing in the Philippines. These organizations may be affiliated with international bodies such as WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations) or WKF (World Kickboxing Federation), although the specific organizer for this qualifier has not been explicitly detailed.
The event is set to be overseen by certified referees, judges, and a Tournament Director or Organizer, appointed by the regional or national kickboxing federation. Key officials will also include technical officials responsible for match scheduling and rules enforcement. However, the names of these officials for the Region 7 qualifier at SM Seaside City on August 1, 2025, were not found in the available search results.
The Department of Education (DepEd) Cebu City Division and SM Seaside City are providing support for the tournament. The Cebu City government and Cebu City Sports Commission also provide significant support, aiming to boost the sport in the region.
Two passionate individuals, Benigno "Ekin" Caniga and John Ian A. Nisnisan, have dedicated their efforts to the organization of the event. Furthermore, Roselyn Hung, the SKP technical director, and Bryan S. Olod, the assistant technical director, are involved in the three-day tournament.
The 1st Visayas Kickboxing Championship is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM on August 1, 2025, at SM Seaside City in Cebu City. This event promises to be an exciting and competitive showcase of kickboxing talent in the region. For more information about the officials or the organizing federation, we recommend contacting the local sports commission in Cebu or the Philippine kickboxing national federation directly.
Organizers Benigno "Ekin" Caniga and John Ian A. Nisnisan, along with Roselyn Hung and Bryan S. Olod, are overseeing the Region 7 Qualifying Tournament for the National Kickboxing Championship taking place at SM Seaside City in Cebu City on August 1, 2025. This event, sponsored by the Department of Education (DepEd) Cebu City Division, SM Seaside City, Cebu City government, and Cebu City Sports Commission, also includes mixed-martial-arts bouts in addition to sports like boxing. The tournament is a part of the local government's efforts to support and develop sports education and talent in Cebu.
