03/05/2026
They came not to play, but to conquer — and conquer they did.
Gakit Paddlers Club brings home TWO championship titles from the Gov. Lyndon S. Barbers Pickleball Tournament 2026:
Women’s Doubles Beginner
🏆Antonnette N. Coleto &
🏆Gigi Y. Torregoza
Mix Doubles Beginner
🏆Dahlia Coleto
🏆Joseph Demadara
Big shoutout to our quarterfinalists who fought hard:
Novice Non-Gender
Joven Lopez & Marvin Canda
Men’s Doubles Low Intermediate
Jojo M. Patosa & John Paul Alipao
This is more than a win. This is Gakit pride in motion. And to our champions, you set the standard. To our quarterfinalists and other participating teams, you proved our depth.
Our deepest gratitude to Mayor Chandru T. Bonite and Vice Mayor Pem Barbers Bonite for the unwavering and unconquerable support. Your belief in us and commitment to growing pickleball in our community made this achievement possible. This victory is shared with you. Salamat Karajaw! 🏆
One club. One family.
Gakit Paddlers— the name they’ll remember. 🏆💪