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Petecio hopes to see more women shine in boxing, combat sports
Bronze medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Nesthy Petecio, receives her award and cash incentive from the Senate during the plenary session in Pasay City on August 19, 2024. Mark Demayo, Senate Pool
Bronze medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Nesthy Petecio, receives her award and cash incentive from the Senate during the plenary session in Pasay City on August 19, 2024. Mark Demayo, Senate PoolMANILA -- Already the owner of two Olympic medals, Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio is still determined to clinch an elusive gold.
MANILA -- Already the owner of two Olympic medals, Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio is still determined to clinch an elusive gold.
But she also has a goal that goes beyond the ring. For the 32-year-old veteran, one of her greatest dreams is to see more Filipinas get into boxing and other combat sports.
But she also has a goal that goes beyond the ring. For the 32-year-old veteran, one of her greatest dreams is to see more Filipinas get into boxing and other combat sports.
"Yun yung isa sa gusto kong mangyari talaga na mas maengganyo pa lahat ng kababaihan sa larangan ng sports po, most especially sa combat sports. Kasi halos ano takot sila eh. Masakit daw, di ba delikado, di ba nakamamatay? So sana alisin nila yun," Petecio said.
"Yun yung isa sa gusto kong mangyari talaga na mas maengganyo pa lahat ng kababaihan sa larangan ng sports po, most especially sa combat sports. Kasi halos ano takot sila eh. Masakit daw, di ba delikado, di ba nakamamatay? So sana alisin nila yun," Petecio said.
"Natural na reaction lang yun, normal na reaction lang yun. Kasi hindi naman talaga ganun kadali yung sasapakin yun mukha mo. Sana mas maengganyo kayo or subukan niyo po muna pasukin yung boxing, yung lahat ng combat sports," she added.
"Natural na reaction lang yun, normal na reaction lang yun. Kasi hindi naman talaga ganun kadali yung sasapakin yun mukha mo. Sana mas maengganyo kayo or subukan niyo po muna pasukin yung boxing, yung lahat ng combat sports," she added.
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Aside from Petecio, Aira Villegas also brought home a bronze medal for the country in women's boxing in Paris.
Aside from Petecio, Aira Villegas also brought home a bronze medal for the country in women's boxing in Paris.
In Tokyo 2020, Irish Magno became the first female boxer to represent the country at the Summer Games.
In Tokyo 2020, Irish Magno became the first female boxer to represent the country at the Summer Games.
Another notable female Filipina athlete in combat sports is two-time jiu-jitsu world champion and Asian Games gold medalist Meggie Ochoa.
Another notable female Filipina athlete in combat sports is two-time jiu-jitsu world champion and Asian Games gold medalist Meggie Ochoa.
Petecio is hopeful that she will one day see her nieces and nephews get in the boxing ring and eventually represent the country.
Petecio is hopeful that she will one day see her nieces and nephews get in the boxing ring and eventually represent the country.
One of her nieces is the daughter of a former national team member and Muay Thai coach.
One of her nieces is the daughter of a former national team member and Muay Thai coach.
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"Inaabangan ko yung pamangkin ko, yung pamangkin kong babae. Nakikita ko kasi eh. Bata palang siya, mag two years old palang siya pero nakikita ko yung hubog ng ano niya. Hindi lang siya, marami din akong pamangkin na alam kong mage-excel din sa sports. So sila talaga yung inaabangan kong magiging kasunod sa akin po," she said.
"Inaabangan ko yung pamangkin ko, yung pamangkin kong babae. Nakikita ko kasi eh. Bata palang siya, mag two years old palang siya pero nakikita ko yung hubog ng ano niya. Hindi lang siya, marami din akong pamangkin na alam kong mage-excel din sa sports. So sila talaga yung inaabangan kong magiging kasunod sa akin po," she said.
Petecio is thrilled that women's boxing is gaining more attention in the Philippines, especially after the Paris Games.
Petecio is thrilled that women's boxing is gaining more attention in the Philippines, especially after the Paris Games.
"Hindi lang mga kalalakihan ang nagpapakitang gilas sa boxing, mga babae din po. Ang sarap sa pakiramdam na makita na ang laki ng improvement ng women po sa larangan ng sports," she shared.
"Hindi lang mga kalalakihan ang nagpapakitang gilas sa boxing, mga babae din po. Ang sarap sa pakiramdam na makita na ang laki ng improvement ng women po sa larangan ng sports," she shared.
The boxer is also hopeful she gets to compete alongside her brother Norlan in more competitions, saying she is happy to see him grow and succeed.
The boxer is also hopeful she gets to compete alongside her brother Norlan in more competitions, saying she is happy to see him grow and succeed.
LIFE AFTER PARIS
Petecio says she, along with her fellow athletes, are not used to the attention and support they are getting from the public.
Petecio says she, along with her fellow athletes, are not used to the attention and support they are getting from the public.
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"Nakaka-overwhelm po ngayon. Saka open kasi siya sa lahat so hindi na same nung Tokyo na limited lang yung mga tao. Kaya ganito kabongga ngayon, kumbaga grabe yung suporta. Although ang taas din ng suporta nung Tokyo, pero yung pagsalubong-salubong ng mga tao sa amin grabe talaga yun," she said.
"Nakaka-overwhelm po ngayon. Saka open kasi siya sa lahat so hindi na same nung Tokyo na limited lang yung mga tao. Kaya ganito kabongga ngayon, kumbaga grabe yung suporta. Although ang taas din ng suporta nung Tokyo, pero yung pagsalubong-salubong ng mga tao sa amin grabe talaga yun," she said.
"Sobrang salamat dahil hindi ko inisip talaga na nainspire ko kayo. Nakaka-overwhelm yung ganung message po. Sana sana patuloy niyo po akong suportahan at samahan niyo ako sa LA," Petecio added.
"Sobrang salamat dahil hindi ko inisip talaga na nainspire ko kayo. Nakaka-overwhelm yung ganung message po. Sana sana patuloy niyo po akong suportahan at samahan niyo ako sa LA," Petecio added.
Despite joining the elite club of two-time Olympic medalists, Petecio said she's still the same as she was before the fame.
Despite joining the elite club of two-time Olympic medalists, Petecio said she's still the same as she was before the fame.
Behind all the recognition, she remains grounded and enjoys the simple things as long as she is surrounded by loved ones.
Behind all the recognition, she remains grounded and enjoys the simple things as long as she is surrounded by loved ones.
"Chill lang ako kasi ayoko siyang isipin talaga. Hindi ko iniisip na ganito na ako. Pangalawang medal sa Olympics. Kumbaga wala natural lang. Kasi once na inisip ko yun ang hirap, ang hirap ng lalaki ulo natin," she shared.
"Chill lang ako kasi ayoko siyang isipin talaga. Hindi ko iniisip na ganito na ako. Pangalawang medal sa Olympics. Kumbaga wala natural lang. Kasi once na inisip ko yun ang hirap, ang hirap ng lalaki ulo natin," she shared.
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Petecio said she sees herself coaching in the distant future to give back.
Petecio said she sees herself coaching in the distant future to give back.
But she said she has to fulfill her duties first as a Petty Officer First Class of the Philippine Coast Guard.
But she said she has to fulfill her duties first as a Petty Officer First Class of the Philippine Coast Guard.
The boxer is also in talks with the local government especially in her hometown Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur to support the development of boxing in the area.
The boxer is also in talks with the local government especially in her hometown Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur to support the development of boxing in the area.
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