Argentina Medal Haul Continues for Bermuda Martial Artists
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Bermuda’s martial artists continued their commanding campaign in Argentina, adding a further sweep of gold, silver, and bronze honours across the 5th Pan American Kung Fu Championships and the 15th Pan American Wushu Championships.
Building on their opening successes, the island’s squad demonstrated precision and power against elite continental opposition to keep the medal tally rolling.
The standout performance of the session came in the choreographed arena, where the formidable tandem of Garon Wilkinson and Kaelin Cox struck gold. Delivering a sharp, synchronised display in the Two-Person Fighting Set, the duo wowed the judges to capture the top step of the podium.
There was further golden joy for Bermuda through Jashae Allen-LaMontagne in Group D (18-39) - Other Northern Style Form, who produced another clinic on the mats to secure an individual gold medal and underline their status as a dominant regional force.
Wilkinson was back in the thick of the action in the individual divisions, showcasing veteran skill in Group E (40–59) Flexible Weapon. Facing a fiercely contested field, he secured a well-earned silver medal to add to his fighting-set triumph.
The medal collection was completed by Talia Fox, who produced a poised, controlled routine in the Group E (40–59) Taiji Open Hand category to claim a hard-fought bronze.
The sustained run of podium finishes caps another stellar day for Bermuda’s contingent, cementing their growing reputation on the Pan American martial arts stage.
Friday, October 09, 2026
Gold Rush for Bermuda as Martial Artists Strike in Argentina
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Bermuda’s martial artists enjoyed a glittering campaign in Argentina, mounting a sensational medal haul across the 5th Pan American Kung Fu Championships and the 15th Pan American Wushu Championships.
Led by a blend of seasoned veterans and sharp individual talent, the island’s contingent claimed a sweep of gold, silver, and bronze honours across multiple disciplines and age brackets.
The standout performance belonged to the duo of Kaelin Cox and Garon Wilkinson, who joined forces to devastating effect in the Two-Person Fighting Set, executing a flawless routine to secure a well-deserved gold medal.
Cox added to his personal haul with an individual masterclass in the Group D (18–39) Spear division, battling through a competitive field to touch the podium with a silver medal.
Individual gold also went to Jashae Allen-LaMontagne, who dominated the Group D (18–39) Other Northern Style Form. Delivering crisp precision and power, Allen-LaMontagne outclassed the field to finish at the very top of the standings.
In the senior ranks, Wilkinson capped a tireless display in Group E (40–59) by picking up a bronze in the Flexible Weapon category to go alongside his team gold.
The medal table was rounded off by Jecoa Burrows, who showcased exceptional poise in the Group E (40–59) Other Northern Style Form, claiming a hard-earned bronze medal.
The results cap an emphatic statement on the continental stage for Bermuda, reaffirming the island's burgeoning reputation in elite Pan American martial arts competition.
Thursday, October 08, 2026
Cox Strikes Pan American Championships Gold in Argentina
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Bermudian martial artist Kaelin Cox has secured top honours on the international stage, capturing first place on the opening day of competition in Argentina.
Cox produced a standout performance to claim gold in the traditional other southern barehand routine, delivering Bermuda’s first major triumph of the tournament.
The achievement came as the island's contingent launched their campaign across two concurrent continental events: the 5th Pan American Kung Fu Championships and the 15th Pan American Wushu Championships.
Displaying crisp precision and technical control, Cox outpointed a competitive regional field to take the top step of the podium.
The victory provides an immediate boost for Bermuda's delegation as they look to build on the early momentum throughout the remainder of the championships in South America.
Four Bermudians also participated in the San Da Judges Course.
Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Roberts & Pickering lead Bermuda in Caribbean Premier League
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Bermuda’s archers have stamped their authority across the region after claiming a sensational 1-2 finish in the senior division and a junior podium place in the 2026 Caribbean Premier Archery League.
The three-month virtual and regional competition, which got under way in July and officially concluded on 30 September, pitted Bermuda against eight other rival nations: the Bahamas, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Curaçao, Guyana, the US Virgin Islands, and Jamaica.
In the flagship Men’s Senior Recurve 70-metre Division, Jaydon Roberts delivered a masterclass of consistency to top the 13-strong regional field, capturing first place overall with a commanding total score of 1,325 out of a possible 1,440.
Compatriot Camerin Pickering completed a memorable Bermudian double at the summit, taking second place with an impressive 1,295 out of 1,440 to hold off the chasing pack.
Bermuda’s success extended into the youth ranks through rising talent Electra Smith, who produced a composed series in the Under 21 Women’s Recurve Division to claim second place overall with a score of 853 out of 1,440.
The podium haul marks another significant milestone for the National Archery Association of Bermuda as local athletes continue to make their mark on the regional and international circuit.
Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Bermuda Contingent Touches Down in Argentina for Championships
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A strong Bermuda martial arts delegation has arrived in Argentina ahead of the 5th Pan American Kung Fu Championships and 15th Pan American Wushu Championships.
The travelling party features a formidable mix of seasoned international medallists and emerging talents, with Bermudian athletes set to battle across Traditional Kung Fu, Modern Wushu Taolu, and full-contact San Da (Chinese kickboxing) divisions.
Veteran international competitor and coach Garon Wilkinson headlines the Traditional Kung Fu squad alongside Kaelin Cox, Jecoa Burrows, Talia Iris, and Jashae Allen-Lamontagne.
In the Modern Wushu Taolu disciplines, Cox doubles up on duties alongside Geraldine Sidders, Tristan Robinson, and Yara Robinson, showcasing high-level technical forms and weapon routines.
Bermuda's combat hopes are anchored by decorated international fighter Krista Dyer, who leads a five-strong San Da fighting squad.
Dyer is joined on the full-contact platform by Michael Tristan Burgess, Jacob Goodwin, and dual-discipline athletes Tristan Robinson and Yara Robinson, testing themselves against the top striking and grappling talent across the Americas.
Beyond the competitive arena, Bermuda is also bolstering its administrative and technical representation.
A six-member delegation—Oscar Lightbourne, Nolette Webb, Chaquita Simmons, Talia Iris, Jecoa Burrows, Adriano Lourenco da Silva, and Jason Dill—has travelled to participate in the Pan American official judges' certification course, expanding the island's qualified judging capacity on the global stage.
