Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos

Photos By Rachel De Gracia, CVPro

December 9, 2025—Thomasians gathered at the iconic Quadrangle to honor their fellow Thomasians who brought home multiple medals from the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain last October 22 to 31, 2025.

CST-R Goes Global

Charlie Ratcliff brought home the gold in the Girls’ 45kg Modern Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) after defeating Thailand’s Nakanantaphon Khaihong. It only took Charlie over a minute to submit Khaihong. Charlie is currently in Grade 12-OLP.

Travis Ratcliff also brought home the silver medal in Boys’ 60kg traditional MMA. Iranian Amirmohammad Hatamianafshari defeated Travis via a unanimous decision.

Charlie also won gold during the qualifiers at the Asian Mixed Martial Arts (AMMA) in Manama, Bahrain last August 27 to 30, 2025.

Both of the siblings also won gold in Batang Pinoy in General Santos City for MMA and Jui Jitsu events, right after their success in Bahrain.

During the program, the Ratcliffs expressed their gratitude to the Thomasian community for honoring them.

Travis, Grade 12-OLG, is also part of the winning Golden Eagles Boys’ Volleyball Team that will represent San Carlos City in the next Negros Occidental Provincial Athletic Meet.

**The Golden Siblings.** Travis (4th from L) and Charlie (5th from L) received honors, bouquets and a special prize from the Basic Education Supreme Student Council (SSC) and Ms. Marinell Ocampo, LPT, PhD (school principal) and Rev. Fr. Cristopher C. Maspara, OAR (school president and basic education director).

**The Applause of Fellow Thomasians.** During the tribute Program, Travis and Charlie walked the iconic CST-R Quadrangle wearing the multiple medals earned from Batang Pinoy in General Santos City and the 3rd Asian Games in Bahrain.

**Filipino-Austrailians.** The Ratcliff siblings hail from the town of Calatrava, Negros Occidental. They are Filipino-Austrailians. Their mother, Aisa, was a national team member for wrestling.

**Congratulations!** CST-R Administration express warm felicitations for the siblings for their medal hauls in prestigious Mixed Martial Arts competitions.

**Thank You.** The brother and sister duo express their gratitude to their fellow Thomasians and whole Thomasian community.

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CST-R Holds Tribute Program for Internationally Acclaimed Ratcliff Sibs