SAKSI RECAP: Olympic bronze medalist Nesthy Petecio, planong magtayo ng boxing academy sa Davao del Sur (Originally aired on Aug 21, 2023)

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00:00The 2024 Paralympics bronze medalist, Nestie Petesio,

00:04arrived in Davao City with a warm welcome.

00:08Along with the plans of her field,

00:10is the construction of a boxing academy in Davao del Sur.

00:13Nestie also hopes that there will be a new group

00:16to lead international boxing

00:18to include sports in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

00:22I have two more Olympics if I want to play.

00:25For sure, I still want to play in LA.

00:28Is the fire still there?

00:30Carlo Paalam made a courtesy call at Cagayan de Oro City Hall.

00:34He decided to be fit so he can fight in the ring again.

00:38Maybe my goal is to improve my endurance.

00:41That's one of my goals.

00:43And power.

00:44Power, endurance.

00:46That's one of my goals to improve.

00:48Umir Marshall, an Olympic boxer,

00:51posted on social media about his new career.

00:54Although he doesn't close the door

00:56on his ultimate dream of winning an Olympic gold medal,

00:59he will focus on his professional career

01:02and bring glory to the country.

01:04At the House of Representatives,

01:06the Olympic gymnasts,

01:08Aaliyah Finnegan and Emma Malabuyo,

01:10visited.

01:11They were among those who didn't make it to the reception last week.

01:15They were given a copy of the House Resolution

01:17where the athletes who participated in the Paris Olympics were recognized.

01:21Another gymnast, Levi Rui Vivar,

01:23was excited to share that he's en route to Manila.

01:26They were able to meet President Bongbong Marcos.

01:29Dottie Ardina, a golfer,

01:31made a courtesy call to the Senate yesterday

01:33where she was given a Certificate of Recognition.

01:36She was also invited by Mayor Abibinay.

01:39The mayor expressed his appreciation for Dottie's Olympic feat

01:43that gave inspiration to the young athletes.

01:47Double Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo

01:51was able to pave the way for kids like him who love sports

01:55through the construction of gymnastics clinics.

01:59I also want to share the knowledge that I learned during my journey.

02:05And of course, to have fun with the kids.

02:09I myself enjoyed sharing my journey.

02:15For Carlos,

02:16the mental health and well-being of the athletes

02:19is also important.

02:20It's also based on his personal experience.

02:23It's not just about skills.

02:26It's also about mental health.

02:28I make sure that you don't ask yourself if you're okay.

02:35But Carlos values his two Olympic gold medals

02:39not only for himself but for the whole country,

02:42especially to the Filipino youth.

02:45We're so excited and grateful

02:48that we, the athletes, have an impact on the youth.

02:54We're so grateful that we were given this opportunity.

03:07World's No. 3 Paul Volter and Filipino Olympian EJ Obdiana

03:11will fight again.

03:13For the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League.

03:17EJ's excitement was high when he posted on Instagram

03:21with the caption,

03:22We're back at it.

03:23He was able to defeat his other opponents in the Paris Olympics.

03:29Before this, EJ shared his journey to Switzerland

03:33with his giant pole.

03:38My fellow Filipinos,

03:39let's be successful together.

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