ALL eyes are on the prize as Olympic-bound Filipina boxers Nesthy Petecio, Hergie Bacyadan and Aira Villegas prepare to make history in the 2024 Paris Olympics.With five boxers representing the Philippines, including Eumir Marcial and Carlo Paalam, national head coach Ronald Chavez is confident that his pool of ringsters can take home the medal in the prestigious sporting event in Paris.'We went through the same process. We trained so hard for this. These five boxers are the strongest.
'This is a really strong five that we are bringing since the qualification process is difficult already.'Two-time Olympic boxer Petecio shared that the pressure is even greater since she already has experience in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.Despite the weight on her shoulders, Petecio seeks to accomplish her unfinished business as she guns to take home the gold medal this time.
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