Maxine Esteban’s Olympic Journey
Maxine Esteban, the first homegrown Filipino female fencer to clinch an Olympic berth, recently secured a spot for Ivory Coast in the Olympic women’s foil event. Despite this achievement, she hopes to see more Filipino fencers qualify for the Paris Games.
Maxine’s Olympic Dream
After switching federations and facing challenges with the Philippine Fencing Association, Esteban is determined to continue her Olympic journey and inspire others to pursue their dreams.
Qualifying for Paris Olympics
Filipino fencers have the opportunity to compete for slots in the Paris Olympics through a wild card tournament next month. Esteban, with the support of her coach Andrea Magro, is gearing up for the competition.
Inspiring Others
Despite facing setbacks, Esteban’s perseverance and hard work have led her to success. Her story serves as a reminder to never give up on one’s dreams, even in the face of challenges.
Philippine Contingent in Paris Olympics
Esteban joins a growing list of Filipino athletes set to compete in the Paris Olympics, including boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas, pole vaulter EJ Obiena, gymnasts Carlos Yulo and Aleah Finnegan, and boxer Eumir Marcial.