NU gets golden double in UAAP taekwondo

National University secured a double championship in the UAAP Season 80 taekwondo, dominating the three-day competition.

The Bulldogs bagged their first men’s title after going undefeated in all their six outings including an identical 6-1 wins over University of Santo Tomas and Far Eastern U Friday at Blue Eagle Gym.

University of the Philippines took the second spot after finishing the tournament with a 4-2 win-loss slate while UST salvaged the bronze medal.

NU also clinched back-to-back in the the women’s division with a 6-0 sweep.

NU’s Arven Alcantara and Rheza Aragon were named the men’s and women’s MVP, respectively.

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