FESSAP

The FESSAP, which is the sole national university sports association in the country that has been recognized by the FISU since 2009, welcomes the participation of the Local Government Units (LGUs) led by Mayor Justin Marc Chipeco. The FESSAP has a nationwide registered membership of more than 300 colleges and universities from the various affiliate... d league-club organization and institutions such as State Colleges Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA), Leyte Amateur Athletic Association (LAAA), PRISAA, CAAP, PISCUAA, PICAA, CESAFI, and many others. The 2nd National Students Karate Championship will feature competitions in several weight categories with the winners to be invited to compete in the 11thWorld University Karate Championship in Kobe, Japan from July 19-22, 2018. Mayor Chipeco, to be assisted by his City Tourism and Sports Development office headed by Ms. Larissa P. Malinao, and City Sports Director Officer-III Roel M. Torres, will be at hand to coordinate with FESSAP-affiliated member Philippine Karatedo Federation Inc (PKFI) for the technical aspect of the tournament proper. The Philippines Karatedo Federation Inc. is headed by Jose D. Manansala and Secretary-General Nestor C. Asido. The Karate competitions are being organized in accordance with the current World Karate Federation (WKF) rules. In case of disagreement in the interpretation of these rules, the English text shall take precedence.Read More