Philippines Athletes on Track for Paris Olympics
Boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas
Boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas have secured their spots for the Paris Olympics, joining other Filipino athletes like pole vaulter EJ Obiena, gymnasts Carlos Yulo and Aleah Finnegan, and boxer Eumir Marcial.
Bianca Pagdanganan (Golf)
Bianca Pagdanganan, an Asian Games medalist, is on track for her second consecutive Olympic appearance. The top 15 in the world rankings will secure their berths, with additional spots allocated based on rankings.
Hidilyn Diaz (Weightlifting)
Weightlifting star Hidilyn Diaz aims for her fifth consecutive Olympic Games. Diaz currently ranks eighth in the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Olympic Qualification Ranking.
Vanessa Sarno (Weightlifting)
Twenty-year-old weightlifter Vanessa Sarno is poised for her first Olympic appearance, ranking fifth in the women’s 71kg division.
John Ceniza (Weightlifting)
John Ceniza, a veteran weightlifter, has the opportunity to make his Olympic debut in Paris, currently sitting at sixth in the men’s 61kg category.
Rosegie Ramos (Weightlifting)
Rosegie Ramos, a young weightlifter, is also on track for her first Olympic appearance, ranking ninth in the women’s 49kg division.
Emma Malabuyo (Gymnastics)
Gymnast Emma Malabuyo aims to qualify for her first Olympics by excelling in the women’s floor exercise events.
Levi Jung-Ruivivar (Gymnastics)
Gymnast Levi Jung-Ruivivar has a chance to qualify for the Olympics by performing well in the women’s uneven bars events.
Kiyomi Watanabe (Judo)
Judoka Kiyomi Watanabe is on track for her second consecutive Olympic appearance, aiming to secure one of the continental quotas allocated for Asia.
Keisei Nakano (Judo)
Judoka Keisei Nakano is also in contention for an Olympic berth, with upcoming tournaments crucial for his qualification.
Kurt Barbosa, Arven Alcantara, Tachiana Mangin, Baby Jessica Canabal (Taekwondo)
Philippine taekwondo athletes including Kurt Barbosa, Arven Alcantara, Tachiana Mangin, and Baby Jessica Canabal are set to compete in the World Taekwondo Asian Qualification Tournament for a chance to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
Cris Nievarez (Rowing)
Rower Cris Nievarez, a Tokyo Olympian, is gearing up for another shot at the Olympics through upcoming qualification regattas.
