If you missed the 2017 ESPN 1420 Sports Festival presented by United Healthcare Community Plan, well, you missed a lot. But no worries. Take a look at the photos below, and make your plans now to attend next year’s Festival!
All photos by Bryeden Oasay unless otherwise noted.
Mahalo to United Healthcare Community Plan for sponsoring this year’s Sports Festival!
Sports fans of all ages came out to take part in the Sports Festival.
Keiki got to try their hand at a wide menu of activities and games.
This lucky young man won a brand new bike courtesy of United Healthcare Community Plan! A bike was given away every hour!
ESPN 1420’s Bobby Curran spends a moment with our happy winner!
The 2017-18 University of Hawaii Rainbow Warrior Dancers appeared at the Sports Festival and performed three numbers in the Action Zone. Mahalo, ladies! Photo: Lance Tominaga
Festival attendees got to meet United Healthcare Community Plan’s lovable mascot, Dr. Health E. Hound. Photo: Lance Tominaga
Kama’aina Kids’ rock climbing wall is always a popular attraction at the Sports Festival. Photo: Lance Tominaga
UFC fighter Yancy Medeiros was on hand to meet his fans and sign autographs.
“Ladies and gentlemen…The Rainbow Dancers.”
Our friends at the Human Health Initiative presented an exciting “Axion Sword” demonstration. Photo: Lance Tominaga
For the first time, a fashion show was part of this year’s festivities. Here, a group of lovely models from Shiu Fit pose for our camera.
“Hai!”
Kamehameha Schools presented a fascinating variety of ancient Hawaiian games.
ONE Championship Atomweight champion Angela Lee took part in a demo by United MMA. Here, she’s with ESPN 1420 producer Alan Miya (left) and local sales manager Sheldon Nagata.
Batter up!
A young fan takes his best shot.
Action Zone Wrestling is always a hot attraction at the Sports Festival. Here, the cool-but-villainous Mark Anarchy launches himself from the top rope.
Bodybuilder Brad Oana walks the runway and shows off his Metal Mulisha apparel.
A handsome father-and-daughter duo took part in the fashion show.
ESPN 1420’s Chris Hart did a masterful job emceeing the fashion show.
“And STILL AZW champion…Kaimana!”
Even the fashion show delivered some action!
Yancy Medeiros shares a moment with ESPN 1420 President and General Manager Mike Kelly.
More from the fashion show.
United Healthcare Community Plan put on a fun skills challenge for the keiki!