Rupa takes silver in kumite

 SILVER medallist Gewa Bianca Rupa is still eager to continue today after Tahitian fighter Tehaameamea Vaitaire snatched the gold from her in the 68kg+ female individual kumite scoring 4-0 at Taurama Aquatic Centre yesterday.

Rupa’s silver was decided in the first 90 seconds of a total three minutes when she blocked a couple of punches from the Tahitian fighter.  

She told The National yesterday that she held back good punches and kicks which she was supposed to deliver against a tough Tahitian opponent. 

Rupa admitted that the fight was good but the crowd cheering made her lose focus and concentration into the final round, she said. 

The 19-year-old of mix parentage Central and Gulf parentage also represented PNG in competitions in Australia topped the same individuals category for in2013.

“Oceania games is still on the way so this time I have to go much harder and better with focus and concentration,” she said.