PA officer finished second in

From the Visayan Daily Star (Oct 30): PA officer finished second in
IPSC World Shoot XVII

Philippine Army Maj. Wilfredo Martin Jr. won a silver medal during the recent International Practical Shooting Confederation World Shoot XVII held in Florida, USA.

Martin was among the Filipino shooters who won silver medals after landing second overall in the prestigious shooting event last Oct. 12 participated in by 1,346 participants representing 60 countries around the world.

He finished at ninth place over-all for the individual category of the Classic Division that was lorded by veteran shooter Robert Leatham.

“It is an honor to represent the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the whole country in this prestigious event,” Martin said.

He was a member of the Philippine Army Shooting Team that participated in the annual ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet and was part of the 80-man team that represented the country in the competition.

Other Filipino winners were Daniel Torrevillas who won first place in the Classic Division Super Senior Category and Michael Ron Ligon who was also first place in the Classic Junior Category.

The 80-man Team Philippines garnered various medals in different events earning for them the tag as the crack shots of Asia.

Among the winners are Leonora Darte in the Classic Division Ladies; Philip Chua in the Revolver Division Overall; Edward Rivera in the Classic Division Overall; Edwin Gotamco in the Production Division Super Senior Category; Nelson Uygongco in the Open Division Senior Category; and, Edcel John Gino in the Open Division Junior Category.

The team also received trophies in the team matches for the Classic Division Overall; Production Division – Senior; Standard Division-Lady; and Open Division – Junior.

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2014/October/30/sportnews2.htm