Regardless of all her achievements and struggles, the boxer retains her eyes on an Olympic gold medal
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos know Nesthy Petecio as a boxer who has given the nation silver and bronze medals within the Olympic video games, and a number of medals in different worldwide competitions.
However regardless of all her achievements and struggles in her 20-year boxing profession, she nonetheless eyes an Olympic gold medal.
On this episode, we hear extra about her journey: her struggles after her large loss within the 2018 Asian Video games, her medal-winning comeback on the 2020 Olympics, and her outlook as she competed within the 2025 SEA Video games. Petecio reveals to point out host Pató Gregorio her inspiration and motivation, and her future plans as an athlete.
Homestretch goals to inform the tales of people that encourage us with their struggles and triumphs, and the locations that assist outline our spirit as a nation.
Watch on Sunday, January 11, at 8 pm on Rappler’s YouTube channel. – Rappler.com

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