Veteran campaigner Mae Soriano underscored her readiness for the Asian Games as she grabbed a gold medal in the 11th International Karate Tournament held at the Ice Hockey Arena in Erzurum, Turkey.

Soriano survived Cagla Baris of Turkey in the finals, 4-3, to rule the women’s -55 class. She defeated Ezgi Kurt of Turkey in the first round, 6-4, and Aabasi Turkano of Iran in the second round, 8-0, to advance to the finals.

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