Team Philippines at Paris Olympics 2024 Schedule
Philippine Time
August 8, Thursday
- 3:46 am – Nesthy Petecio (PHI) vs Julia Szeremeta (POL) – boxing women’s 57kg semifinals – MEDAL ROUND
- 3 pm – Bianca Pagdanganan, Dottie Ardina (PHI) – golf, women’s round 2
- 9 pm – Elreen Ando (PHI) – weightlifting, women’s 59kg – MEDAL ROUND
FULL PHILIPPINE TEAM SCHEDULE HERE.
Elreen Ando finishes strong for sixth place at Paris Olympics
Elreen Ann Ando of the Philippines competes during the women’s 59kg weightlifting event at the Paris Olympics 2024, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Elreen Ando may not have seized a medal, but she earned the respect of the crowd in the women’s weightlifting 59-kilogram division of the Paris Olympics.
The packed audience at South Paris Arena roared as Ando completed her clean and jerk sequence at 130kg in her final try, allowing the Filipino to at least take home a new personal best and finish in sixth place.
Ando exited the medal hunt with a total of 230kgs. FULL STORY
PR SET 💪
Elreen Ando successfully cleared 130kg in her third attempt in the clean and jerk in the women’s 59kg weightlifting competition in #Paris2024.#OlympicGames #100TaongLaban #ParaSaBayan pic.twitter.com/AJysSZXj1B
— One Sports (@OneSportsPHL) August 8, 2024
LIVE UPDATES: Elreen Ando competes in weightlifting, women’s 59kg
Elreen Ando, one of the two remaining Team Philippines bets in weightlifting, will shoot for a medal in her second straight Olympics stint.
Elreen Ann Ando of the Philippines competes during the women’s 59kg weightlifting event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
SALAMAT KAAYO, ELREEN! 🇵🇭
JUST IN: Team Philippines' Elreen Ando finishes her Olympic journey in sixth place with a total of 230kgs in the women's 59 kg weightlifting class in the 2024 Paris #Olympics.
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- Luo Shifang takes home the gold medal here in the women’s 59kg weightlifting. All Olympic record-setting lifts for the 23-year-old Chinese lift. Maude Charron of Canada with silver, Kuo Hsing-chun of Taiwan with bronze.
- Third time’s the charm for Elreen Ando!!! She makes 130kg in clean and jerk on her final attempt. No medal here but she jumps to sixth place so far with a total of 230kgs. Inspired final lift for the Cebuano. The C&J and total are both personal bests.
- Another no lift for Elreen Ando at 130kgs. She managed the clean, but was unable to complete the jerk. One last attempt for Ando to get a score here in C&J.
- No lift for Elreen Ando in her first clean and jerk attempt at 130kg. Couldn’t get under the bar during the cleans. She has 2 more attempts left.
- Luo Shifang takes the lead with 236kg total after a first lift of 129kg in clean and jerk. She’s going for 135kg next.
- Eight women yet to lift here in clean and jerk, including team PH’s Elreen Ando and the category’s top contenders. Anyelin Venegas of Venezuela is in the lead so far with a total of 224kg.
- Clean and jerk competition about to begin in the women’s 59kg. Elreen Ando will start off with 130kgs.
- Team PH’s Elreen Ando eighth running so far heading into the clean and jerk part.
- China’s Luo Shifang powers through for that good lift! And that’s an Olympic record again at 107kgs in snatch. She’s in the lead.
- Tokyo Olympics 64kg gold medalist Maude Charron ties her PB at 106kg with a new Olympic record in snatch! She moves into the top spot.
- CHN’s Luo Shifang leads with an Olympic record of 105kgs. She will try 107kg for her final attempt.
- Taiwan’s Kuo Hsing-chun in the lead after clearing 103kgs on her first attempt.
- No lift for Elreen Ando at 102kgs! The Filipino lifter settles for 100kg in snatch heading into the clean and jerk.
- Venegas of Venezuela wraps up her snatch with 102kgs.
- Elreen Ando will try for 102kg on her third snatch attempt.
- Yenny Alvarez with an excellent start, one of the 3 lifters who opened with 101kg.
- World champion Shifang Lou opens with a good lift at 101kg. She will attempt 105kg next.
- Tchakounté settles for 98kgs in snatch.
- Good lift for Philippine bet Elreen Ando! And she’s on the board with 100kg.
- Venegas goes up 3 kilos from 97 to 100 and she’s second place so far.
- Team PH’s Elreen Ando with no lift on her first attempt at 100kg. She has two more attempts.
- Rafiatu Folashade Lawal of Nigeria first to lift 100kg and she clears it.
- With hometown crowd rooting for her, Dora Tchakounté with a good lift at 98kg.
- Shaky lift for Anyelin Venegas of Venezuela at 97kgs but she makes it!
- Mexico’s Janeth Gomez Valdivia ends strong with a 95 in snatch after taking 2 tries at 92kg.
- Mattie Sasser from Marshall Islands lifting 94kg in snatch to kick off the competition.
ELREEN ON THE MAT 🇵🇭
NOW: Team Philippines’ Elreen Ando takes the mat for the women’s 59kg weightlifting competition. #Paris2024 #Olympics #INQOlympics @INQUIRERSports
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) August 8, 2024
Carlos Yulo enjoying Paris after his historic Olympics campaign
Paris Olympics double medalist Carlos Yulo and his girlfriend Chloe Anjeleigh San Jose infront of the Arc de Triomphe. –CARLOS YULO INSTAGRAM
MANILA, Philippines—Paris Olympics double medalist Carlos Yulo has been enjoying the sights and sounds of the French capital after his historic campaign.
On Wednesday, Yulo, together with his girlfriend Chloe Anjeleigh San Jose, posed in front of the iconic French monument Arc de Triomphe showing off his gymnastic gold medals.
“Through God’s grace, we made it mahal,” wrote Yulo, who was also seen visiting Paris Disneyland as part of his victory celebration. FULL STORY
Bianca Pagdanganan shoots 69, wheels into medal contention
Bianca Pagdanganan, of the Philippines, hits her shot from the 3rd tee during the second round of the women’s golf event at the Paris Olympics 2024, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, at Le Golf National, in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Bianca Pagdanganan gave the Philippine medal machine some life after shooting a three-under-par 69 in the second round of the women’s golf competition on Thursday that catapulted the long-hitting Filipino into podium contention in the Paris Olympics at Le Golf National.
With first round leader Celine Boutier of France sputtering and world No. 1 Nelly Korda having a major hobble late in the back nine, Pagdanganan’s 141 aggregate put her within five shots of the lead now being held by Switzerland’s Morgane Metraux, who churned out an unbelievable front nine on the way to a 66. FULL STORY
Health a top priority for EJ Obiena after Paris Olympics run
Philippines’ EJ Obiena prepares to compete in the men’s pole vault qualification of the athletics event at the Paris Olympics 2024 at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 3, 2024. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)
MANILA, Philippines—Team Philippines’ EJ Obiena may not know exactly the next step in his career, but he is putting a premium on taking care of his health after coming up short in his medal bid in the Paris Olympics 2024 men’s pole vault.
In an online press conference on Wednesday, Obiena revealed that his next move now—other than try and maintain his position on the world ladder—is to take care of his health.
This, is after revealing that he’s been dealing with a spinal injury en route to Paris. FULL STORY
Paris Olympics medal tally as of August 8, 6pm
Team Philippines' Bianca Pagdanganan in action during the #Paris2024 women's golf round 2 on August 8 at Le Golf National. 📸 AP
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'AKALA KO AKIN NA ’TO THIS TIME'#Paris2024: Filipino boxer Nesthy Petecio expresses her disappointment in falling short of the 2024 Paris #Olympics women's 57kg boxing final, questioning the judges' decision during her semifinal bout against Poland's Julia Szeremeta. pic.twitter.com/PeCVPkkyTJ
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Nesthy Petecio to be promoted to the next rank in Coast Guard
Philippines' Nesthy Petecio (in red) and China's Xu Zichun (in blue) compete in the women's 57 kg. quarter final boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the North Paris Arena in Villepinte on August 4, 2024. (File photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP)
MANILA, Philippines — Bemedalled Olympic boxer Nesthy Petecio, who also serves as a non-commissioned personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), will be promoted to a higher rank once she returns.
Petecio’s current rank in the PCG is Petty Officer Second Class. She will be given the next rank of Petty Officer First Class. FULL STORY
John Ceniza says he fought through injury in Paris Olympics exit
John Febuar Ceniza of the Philippines competes during the men's 61kg weightlifting event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
MANILA, Philippines—John Ceniza revealed he competed with a shoulder injury that affected his performance in the men’s -61kg weightlifting at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Ceniza registered a “Did Not Finish” and suffered an early exit in his campaign after failing in all three attempts at 125kg of the snatch at South Paris Arena.
“Mahirap mag-compete ng ‘di pa naka-recover pero nag-compete ako para sa Pilipinas. Lumaban pa rin ako kahit may injury,” told Ceniza with One Sports. FULL STORY
EJ Obiena still mulling what's next after Paris Olympics
EJ Obiena of the Philippines misses his final attempt in the men's pole vault final at the Paris Olympics 2024, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
MANILA, Philippines—EJ Obiena has a lot of thinking to do after a failed medal bid at the Paris Olympics.
Tipped to make the podium in his return to the Summer Games, Obiena came up short and finished fourth–an unlikely result that sent the World No. 2 pole vaulter back to the drawing board. FULL STORY
Nesthy Petecio confused after boxing semifinal loss at Paris Olympics
Poland's Julia Szeremeta (blue) reacts after beating Philippines' Nesthy Petecio in the women's 57kg semi-final boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Roland-Garros Stadium, in Paris on August 7, 2024. (Photo by Peter Cziborra / POOL / AFP)
MANILA, Philippines—Nesthy Petecio was left baffled after losing to Poland’s Julia Szeremeta in their women’s 57kg boxing semifinal at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday.
Petecio came out swinging at the bell but appeared to have run out of gas in the final two rounds as Szeremeta secured her spot in the gold medal round.
“Sobrang labo. ’Yon yung nakikita nila e so wala na tayo magagawa po. Wala siyang clear punches sa third round, tapos body shots and hooks ko kumo-connect. Ewan ko, di ko pa alam ano nangyari,” said Petecio in interview with One Sports. FULL STORY
BABANGON MULI PARA SA BAYAN 🇵🇭
LOOK: Eumir Marcial expresses pride over his Olympics journey and vows to keep moving forward after his early exit in the men’s 80 kg boxing event at the #Paris2024. | 📷: John Locher/AP via Mikhaela Emy Salle, https://t.co/92tzXJyzKu trainee pic.twitter.com/UjvKl2oGV1
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) August 8, 2024
Paris Olympics medal tally as of August 8, 4:20am
The Philippines is on 23rd place in the medal board with two gold medals and two bronzes courtesy of Carlos Yulo and boxers Aira Villegas and Nesthy Petecio.
NILABAN HANGGANG DULO ❤️🔥
Nesthy Petecio holds her head high and proud of every moment after bringing home a bronze medal for the country.#Paris2024 #100TaongLaban #ParaSaBayan #OlympicGames #OSOnTheSpot pic.twitter.com/wvAl9D0Bmv
— One Sports (@OneSportsPHL) August 7, 2024
GRACE IN DEFEAT👌🏻
With grace and dignity, Olympics bronze medalist Nesthy Petecio shows that true strength shines through the moments of loss.#Paris2024 #100TaongLaban #ParaSaBayan #OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/5lcrF2edUx
— One Sports (@OneSportsPHL) August 7, 2024
Bronze for Nesthy Petecio after she misses final at Paris Olympics
Philippines' Nesthy Petecio, left, fights Poland's Julia Szeremeta in their women's 57 kg semifinal boxing match at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
Nesthy Petecio lost steam in the final two rounds against a spirited opponent and missed the chance to advance to the final of the 2024 Paris Olympics women’s boxing event.
Petecio stormed out of the gates with her big lefts sending Poland’s Julia Szeremeta reeling but could not carry that effort into the final two rounds of their 57kg semifinal bout Thursday morning at Stade Roland Garros.
Szeremeta reached the final after winning on four of the five judges’ scorecards. FULL STORY
LIVE UPDATES: Nesthy Petecio women's 57kg semifinals
IT'S A BRONZE FOR NESTHY! 🥉🥊#Paris2024 Nesthy Petecio gives the Philippines its fourth medal with a bronze finish in the 57kg women's boxing division of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) August 7, 2024
LODI PA RIN, NESTHY! 🇵🇭🥊
JUST IN: Nesthy Petecio finishes her Olympic campaign in the semifinals with a loss against Julia Szeremeta via split decision.
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- Bronze for Petecio. Officially now, PH has 2 golds and 2 bronzes.
- Szeremeta wins by split. Work rate won it for the Polish fighter.
- Lots of solid combinations by Petecio on exchanges but Szeremeta made a good account for herself on third.
- Szeremete landing consistently now. Nesthy lot of work to do.
- The second round goes to Szeremeta. All boils down to this third round.
- Szeremeta lands a right. Nesthy goes for body again. Szeremeta starting to land those rights.
- Perfect start by Petecio. She takes the first round.
- Nice jab by Nesthy, gets caught, however, on the counter.
- Big left hook by Petecio backs Szemereta up.
- Petecio a much more experienced fighter but Szemereta has been on a roll in Paris.
- Here we go now! Nesthy Petecio tries to polish her guaranteed bronze! She battles Julia Szeremeta of Poland.
LILIPAD NA ANG MGA KAMAO NI NESTHY PETECIO! 🥊
LIVE UPDATES: Neshty Petecio continues her quest for a return to the final match in 57kg boxing with a semifinal match against Julia Szeremeta of Poland. | 📷: AFP
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— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) August 7, 2024
Nesthy Petecio vows no let up in bid for Paris Olympics gold
The Philippines' Nesthy Petecio reacts after beating China's Xu Zichun (Blue) in the women's 57kg quarter-final boxing match during the Paris Olympics 2024 at the North Paris Arena, in Villepinte on August 4, 2024. (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP)
MANILA, Philippines — Can’t stop, won’t stop.
That’s Nesthy Petecio’s mindset just two wins away from a Paris Olympics 2024 gold medal.
“Walang hinto hangga’t walang ginto,” said Petecio in an interview with Olympic broadcaster One Sports shortly after barging into the semifinal of the women’s 57kg boxing.
“Dalawa na lang, hopefully, makuha na natin this time.” FULL STORY