With only one point separating each of the top three athletes, Maya Slauson earned the status of Grand Champion at the Fall Kelowna Karate Championship Cup.
Hosted by Kelowna Karate & Fitness Inc., Slauson finished the tournament with four gold medals and one silver medal.
Annika Ayudtod finished a close second to Slauson, while Liam Friesen placed third.
Paul Atkin is the head instructor and owner of Kelowna Karate & Fitness Inc.
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ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½œP³Ü²õ³ó¾±²Ô²µ themselves harder each week and living by the Dojo motto ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½˜S³ó¾±²Ô-²µ¾±-³Ù²¹¾±ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½™. Translation: Technique defeats strength, but spirit dominates ±ð±¹±ð°ù²â³Ù³ó¾±²Ô²µ.ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½
For more information, go to kelownakarate.ca.