Urdaneta City University Knights Reborn clinched their first gold medal in the karatedo competition at the 15th Local Colleges and Universities Athletics Association (LCUAA) National Games 2026 through Jazmine V. Abad, who won the women’s individual kumite -61kg event on October 25, 2026, at The Octagon by Rupertos in Binalonan, Pangasinan.
The UCU Knights Reborn karatedo team also secured 13 silver and seven bronze medals, bringing its total medal haul in the sport to 21, including Abad’s gold-medal finish. The silver medalists include Jhon Philip Daduya in the men’s individual kumite -60kg; Franco A. Ambrocio in the men’s individual kumite -75kg; Edward John F. Etabillo in the men’s individual kumite -84kg; Justin Ivan A. Montemayor in the men’s individual kumite +84kg; and Brian James P. Carbonel in the men’s individual kata.
The women’s team kata squad, composed of Rolene Sumiquiab, Marisol Andrada, Jazmine Abad, and Angeline Geron, also earned silver. The men’s team kata squad, composed of Brian Carbonel, Jerickson Canaveral, Franco Ambrocio, and Justin Montemayor, likewise secured a silver medal. Meanwhile, the bronze medalists include Rolene Sumiquiab in the women’s individual kata; John Kenneth Carbonell in the men’s individual kumite -75kg; and Cezter Exequiel Sibayan in the men’s individual kumite -55kg.
The women’s team kumite squad, composed of Jazmine Abad, Angeline Geron, and Marisol Andrada, also earned bronze. The UCU Knights Reborn men's volleyball team recorded two wins and no losses on October 26 after defeating Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina. Meanwhile, the women's volleyball team secured a victory against San Mateo Municipal College. UCU Knights Reborn Arnis team also underwent the official weigh-in on October 26, alongside delegates from other participating institutions, as they prepared for their upcoming competition.#
