World Short Knife Derby set Jan. 18

THE INFLUENTIAL National Federation of Gamefowl Breeders (NFGB) will join the  international cockfight fever as it presents the “World Short Knife Championship 6-Cock Derby” on Jan. 18 at Arcontica Coliseum  in Dasmarinas, Cavite.

The short knife competition (1 and ½ inch gaffs are used) was first staged in Mexico in the 1960s and later adopted by neighboring states like Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arizona, Oklahoma and California.

“The gamest roosters can be found in short knife events and the best-shuffling gamebirds have a big chance of winning,” said Gengen Arayata, president of Unified Cavite Breeders Association (UCBA), an affiliate of NFGB.

NFGB president Ricoy Palmares Jr. designated Arayata as chair of the World Short Knife Derby.

The champion will receive P400,000; any five points, P200,000. Entry fee is P22,000 and accepted weights are from  1.9 kg to 2.5 kg.