UST, UE judokas stake titles

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UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas’ golden judokas and University of the East’s Lady Warriors will stake their titles when the UAAP Season 86 Judo Championships begin today at the Marikina Sports Center.

The Tiger Judokas will shoot for a record 16th league title and a five-peat with its last two MVPs, Nick Ligero of Season 82 and Chino Sy of Season 85, at the forefront of the attack, starting with the heavier weight classes.

UST defends its title against, among others, rival University of the Philippines, which will parade a familiar name against the España-based side.

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World grappling champion and UST high school standout Fierre Afan will debut for the Fighting Maroons to backstop 30th Southeast Asian Games silver medalist Jayvee Ferrer.

The lighter weight classes close the men’s side tomorrow, Friday.

In women’s action, Season 85 Rookie of the Year-MVP Joemari-Heart Rafael will lead the fight for the three-peat-seeking University of the East.

Rafael and the rest of the Lady Red Warriors are out to keep the crown with 2022 Asian Sambo champion Sydney Sy and the UST Female Tiger Judokas leading the challenge.

The women’s competition begins with the lighter weight classes today and finishes with the heavier ones on Friday.

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