All the Filipino Athletes at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics 

Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

<p>This year, 22 Filipino athletes will carry the torch of the nation at the <strong><a href="https://metro.style/fashion/inspiration/paris-olympics-2024-national-team-uniforms/38430" target="_blank">Paris 2024 Summer Olympics</a></strong>. To mark the Philippines’ 100th year of participation in the prestigious games, the Philippine Team is eyeing gold medals at the summer sports affair. <br/></p><div><br/></div><p>Happening from <strong>July 26 to August 11</strong>, Paris 2024 will assemble the world’s greatest sports figures, spanning 17 days of competition and 329 events. Over 10,000 contenders from 184 countries are also taking part this 2024.</p><div><br/></div><p>The City of Love and Light will host the event at different locations including Stade de France, Paris La Défense Arena, Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Palais des Sports de Gerland, and Versailles. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Browse through the gallery below and meet all the 22 Filipinos representing the PH at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/fbee3489-6d4a-4369-8c10-8da6235dd0d5_paris%202024%20philippine%20delegation%20landscape.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/8e588296-7b0a-410c-98b4-b6536dc16281_ej.jpg" alt="All the Filipino Athletes at the Paris 2024 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src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/5fb9e8f9-008d-4526-a58e-57cc759e6741_elreen.jpg" alt="All the Filipino Athletes at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/bce3259c-5506-4089-9910-d620e0063e3c_sam.jpg" alt="All the Filipino Athletes at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/34613fe2-b687-40a7-9f89-89de5b8e5d8a_vanessa.jpg" alt="All the Filipino Athletes at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7b88813b-bc72-4d15-8aa3-89579cedf8ba_john.jpg" alt="All the Filipino Athletes at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" 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src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e99389de-0e95-4ece-9993-8999e24ac7ce_kiyomi.jpg" alt="All the Filipino Athletes at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>EJ Obiena - Record-holding pole vaulter EJ Obiena is setting his eyes on the prize as he is slated to represent the Philippines at the Summer Olympics’ athletics games. The first Filipino to have received an International Athletic Association Federation (IAAF) scholarship, EJ will compete at the men’s pole vault.<cite>@ernestobienapv</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Nesthy Petecio - First Filipina Olympic medalist in boxing Nesthy Petecio has set the bar high to qualify for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. After bagging silver at the women’s featherweight boxing event in 2020 in Tokyo, Nesthy promises to give her best at this year’s edition to bring home Philippines’ second gold.<cite>@adidasph</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Carlos Yulo - Renowned gymnast Carlos Yulo will be taking over Paris 2024 this year through his remarkable feat at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in October 2023. A six-time world championship medalist, Carlos also participated at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics with a fourth place finish at the men’s vault event.<cite>@adidasph</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Aleah Finnegan - Filipino-American artistic gymnast Aleah Finnegan finally achieved her dream of joining the Olympics. After emerging as one of the highest-ranked gymnasts at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium in October of last year, Aleah has become the first female gymnast from the Philippines to have secured a spot at Olympic Games.<cite>@aleahfinn</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Lauren Hoffman - Track and field national record holder Lauren Hoffman is the Philippine rep to this year’s women’s 400 meters hurdles at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Lauren will compete in the games to bring honor to her country and reaffirm her status in the world of athletics.<cite>@shaneonig</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Levi Jung Ruivivar - Filipino-American artistic gymnast Levi Jung Ruivivar is moving up to Paris 2024 following her win at the 2024 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup series. A former four-time USA Elite National Team member, Levi has been gunning to represent the Philippines at the Olympics for a while now, and is the the youngest Filipino athlete bound for Paris this year.<cite>@stanfordgymnastics</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Eumir Marcial - After snagging a middleweight division bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, boxer Eumir Marcial is back in action for another attempt at a gold medal. Eumir became the first Filipino boxing champion to qualify for the Olympic Games, and is playing in the super middleweight/light heavyweight event at Paris 2024.<cite>@arenaplusph</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Hergie Bacyadan - Boxer and martial arts professional Hergie Bacyadan is ready for this year’s round of games at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Following her unanimous finish at the 2nd World Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, Hergie shifted her focus to a grander narrative that is the Olympics. <cite>@hergiebacyadan</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Kayla Sanchez - Filipino-Canadian swimmer Kayla Sanchez holds the honor of being the Philippines’ torchbearer at this year’s Summer Olympics. Prior to being part of the Philippine delegation, Kayla competed at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics to represent Canada and finished with a silver and bronze.<cite>@kaylasanchez_</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Jarod Hatch - US-born swimmer Jarod Hatch is aiming to make waves this year at the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris. In the World Aquatics championships in Fukuoka, Japan last July 2023, Jarod made a new national swimming record after clocking 52.87 seconds in the men’s 100 meters butterfly event.<cite>@_jhatch_</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Joanie Delgaco - Professional rower Joanie Delgaco now stands as the first Filipina athlete to qualify for a rowing event in the Olympics. Joanie’s Oympian era came through after placing fourth in the women’s single sculls at the the World Rowing Asian and Oceanian Qualification Regatta last April.<cite>@thetravelclubph</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Carlo Paalam - Boxer Carlo Paalam booked a ticket to the Paris Olympics and will be marking his second appearance at the prestigious games soon. After his silver triumph at the Tokyo 2024 Summer Olympics, Carlo is now eyeing his first Olympic gold. <cite>@paalamcarlo</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Emma Malabuyo - Filipino-American artistic gymnast Emma Malabuyo is finally having her spotlight moment at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Her third place finish at the Asian Gymnastics Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan made her eligible for this year’s quota.<cite>@emma_malabuyo</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Elreen Ando - Weightlifter Elreen Ando landed seventh place at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup in Phuket, Thailand last April. Elreen’s victorious outing at the said games earned her enough points to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.<cite>@weightlifting_house </cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Samantha Catantan - Fencing qualifier Samantha Catantan is ending the sports’ 32-year drought after making it to Paris 2024. Her impressive performance in the women’s foil final of the Asia-Oceania Zonal Olympic Qualifier in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates made her Olympic flight possible.<cite>@adidasph</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Vanessa Sarno - Weightlifter Vanessa Sarno, an Asian Games and SEA Games gold medalist, was selected for Paris 2024 following her remarkable chop at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup in Phuket, Thailand last April.<cite>@sarnovanessa</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>John Ceniza - Weightlifter John Ceniza is truly vying for an unforgettable finish at Paris 2024. Following his fourth place glory at the International Weightlifting Federation World (IWF) Cup in Phuket, Thailand, he scored a spot in this year’s Philippine delegation.<cite>@john_febuar_ceniza_</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Bianca Pagdanganan - Professional golf player Bianca Pagdanganan is in for a comeback at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris. At the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, Bianca played in the women’s individual stroke play. <cite>Toby Melville</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Dottie Ardina - Golfer Dottie Ardina’s maiden voyage at the Olympics is finally transpiring this year at the Summer Games in Paris. While Dottie previously qualified for Rio 2016, she turned down the opportunity due to the outbreak of Zika virus.<cite>Symetra Tour</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>John Cabang Tolentino - Filipino-Spanish hurdling pro John Cabang Tolentino is making his Olympics debut at Paris 2024 following his World Rankings placement. John, who currently holds the Philippine national record for the event at 13.37 seconds, qualified for the men’s 110m hurdles.<cite>@john_cabang</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Aira Villegas - Female boxer Aira Villegas will showcase her talent for the first time at this year’s Olympic Games. After being declared as a qualifier last March, Aira’s Olympian dreams await at Paris 2024’s women’s flyweight competition.<cite>Federación Española de Boxeo</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Kiyomi Watanabe - Kiyomi Watanabe Filipino-Japanese judoka Kiyomi Watanabe is no stranger to the Olympics as she will return this year to mark her second Olympic participation after Tokyo 2020, where she competed in the women’s 63kg category. In the past, Kiyomi also grabbed a gold medal at the 30th Southeast Asian Games.<cite>Waseda University Judo Club</cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos by <strong>@adidasph</strong> and from <strong>@ernestobienapv</strong></p><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/inspiring-stories/alex-eala-first-filipino-to-win-junior-grand-slam/33724" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fast Facts About Alex Eala, The First Filipino To Win A Junior Grand Slam Singles Title</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/society-personalities/metro-man-filipino-tennis-player-nino-alcantara/37143" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Makings of Filipino Tennis Champ Niño Alcantara</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/inspiring-stories/hidilyn-diaz-first-pinoy-olympics-gold-medalist/30843" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">5 Inspiring Quotes From The Philippines&#x27; First Olympic Gold Medalist, Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/inspiring-stories/fascinating-women-2024-bianca-bustamante/37695" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fascinating Women 2024: Filipino Racing Driver Bianca Bustamante</a></div>

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All the Filipino Athletes at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics

All the Filipino Athletes at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics

Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

Published Jul 15, 2024 11:25 AM PHT

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