June Mar Fajardo dedicates Asian Games gold to late mother | Inquirer Sports

June Mar Fajardo dedicates Asian Games gold to late mother

/ 08:05 PM October 14, 2023

June Mar Fajardo

Photo from June Mar Fajardo’s Instagram

MANILA, Philippines—June Mar Fajardo made sure to dedicate his latest feat to the most special person in his life.

“Gold medalist na akong Mama!🤍😘🥇 Wish I could put this medal around your neck Ma!🥺” wrote Fajardo on his Instagram on Friday.

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The six-time PBA MVP recently helped Gilas Pilipinas claim a historic gold medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

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The podium finish was the first men’s basketball gold for the Philippines since 1962.

Fajardo put his gold medal next to his mother’s urn.

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Fajardo’s mother, Marites passed away two years ago in Cebu.

The 33-year-old center, a self-proclaimed mama’s boy, had said his mother was his greatest influence in life.

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