Filipino fencer Noelito Jose, ipagpapatuloy ang paglahok sa international fencing competitions para makapasok sa Paris Olympics
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00:00 His world ranking is soaring.
00:04 He competed in various international competitions.
00:07 The Filipino fencer, Novelito Jose Jr.
00:10 last year.
00:12 Even though he had a difficult podium finish,
00:14 Jose is still determined to get the position he's been waiting for
00:18 in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
00:21 Daryl Oclares will tell you more.
00:23 Rise and shine, Daryl!
00:27 The determination of Filipino fencer Novelito Jose Jr.
00:31 is still there.
00:32 He's determined to get the podium finish in the Paris 2024 Olympics
00:35 which is held this July.
00:37 In fact, he joined the Samut Saring competition
00:40 to achieve his dream
00:43 of becoming the country's delegate
00:45 in the biggest sports event this year.
00:48 Before the end of 2023,
00:50 the 26-year-old fencer participated in two World Cup fencing tournaments
00:55 in Bern, Switzerland in November
00:57 and in Vancouver, Canada in December.
01:00 Despite his podium finish,
01:02 Jose is still positive about his campaign this year.
01:06 I said, "I'm sad because I always lose."
01:09 He said, "It's okay because the winners
01:13 have gone through a lot of losses
01:18 before they reached the podium finishes."
01:22 I should be patient
01:25 because I've only started competing in the World Cup this year.
01:30 Before, we only competed in the Asian Championships
01:33 and World Championships twice.
01:35 Unlike my opponents,
01:36 there's a World Cup and a Grand Prix every month.
01:40 There are more competitions.
01:42 I shouldn't rush
01:44 if I want to reach the top.
01:47 If he can't reach the top 32 of the World Rankings,
01:50 Jose might be able to leave his place in the Olympics
01:54 and qualify for the Asian and Oceania Qualifying Tournament
01:57 this April in the United Arab Emirates.
02:00 If I don't reach the points,
02:02 that's the wild card in April.
02:04 That's the most preparation.
02:06 I said, "Even if I lose the four or five World Cup and Grand Prix,
02:12 unless I reach the podium finish in the four World Cups,
02:16 I might be able to prepare for the Wild Card.
02:19 If I reach the top in the Asian and Olympic Qualifying Tournament,
02:22 I'll be able to qualify.
02:24 That's my aim in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
02:27 I'll try to raise funds
02:32 or help anyone to train abroad.
02:35 Jose has a call for people who can help him
02:38 in his journey to the Olympics in the Olympics.
02:41 I'm asking for help from those who can support me in training.
02:45 I'll do my best to continue my training.
02:51 Training is important for me to achieve my Olympic dream.
02:55 It's not just for me,
02:57 it's for the whole Philippines to represent.
03:00 Gary Loclares, Rising Shine Philippines.