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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. sends off Filipino athletes sure for the Paris Olympics earlier than they fly to France to kick off their coaching camp in Metz
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday, June 21, despatched off athletes who will see motion within the Paris Olympics, telling them to “present the world what a Filipino is made from.”
Gymnast Carlos Yulo, boxers Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, Hergie Bacyadan, and Aira Villegas, weightlifters Elreen Ando, Vanessa Sarno, and John Ceniza, and rower Joanie Delgaco met Marcos a day earlier than half of Workforce Philippines fly to France to kick off their coaching camp in Metz.
“You exemplify the perfect of what it means to be a Filipino – we’re aggressive, brave, and decided, however we do it with a smile on our face,” Marcos stated within the gathering held on the Ayuntamiento de Manila in Intramuros.
“As you step on to the worldwide stage, maintain our flag excessive and present the world what a Filipino is made from. We imagine in you, we’re pleased with you, and we shall be with you each step of this outstanding journey.”
Expectations are excessive for Workforce Philippines after the nation netted its greatest Olympic haul within the earlier Tokyo Video games, with weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz putting gold, Petecio and Paalam bagging a pair of silvers, and boxer Eumir Marcial including a bronze.
Whereas Diaz didn’t qualify for Paris, Petecio, Paalam, and Marcial get one other crack at glory alongside different Olympic returnees Yulo, Ando, and pole vaulter EJ Obiena.
Finishing the Philippines’ present 15-man forged for Paris are fencers Samantha Catantan and gymnasts Aleah Finnegan, Emma Malabuyo, and Levi Jung-Ruivivar.
Extra are anticipated to affix the Olympic roster as judoka Kiyomi Watanabe, golfers Bianca Pagdanganan and Dottie Ardina, and athletics standouts Lauren Hoffman, John Tolentino, and Kristina Knott are on observe for Paris berths.
“The athletes that we’re sending to this yr’s Olympics embody the quintessence of that Filipino spirit – a spirit that is aware of no bounds, thrives on adversity, and dares to interrupt any boundaries put earlier than them,” Marcos stated.
“I see earlier than me women and men who’ve sacrificed numerous early mornings, lengthy afternoons, late nights in pursuit of perfection. From humble beginnings to the world stage, every of you has woven a tapestry of braveness, of self-discipline, of sacrifice, and of power.”
“To our athletes, your carry our hopes and goals to Paris. You additionally carry with you the banner of our nation that believes in you, stands proudly beside you, and celebrates your each triumph, and is with you thru any impediment.”
Marcos urged all the nation to rally behind all the Philippines’ bets.
“In spite of everything, we aren’t simply chasing medals, we’re sprinting in the direction of making historical past, bringing honor to our nation, and galvanizing us all,” stated Marcos.
“We’ll cheer our hearts out for you,” Marcos added in a mixture of Filipino and English. “Even when we’re right here in Manila, you’ll hear us all the best way in Paris.”
Workforce Philippines will maintain a month-long camp in Metz – a metropolis one hour away from Paris – earlier than the Olympics comes off the wraps on July 26. – Rappler.com
