Manila Bulletin
Boxer Villegas faces erstwhile tormentor, says she’s obsessed to hear PH anthem
Filipina boxer Aira Villegas secured at least a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics after defeating Frenchwoman Wassila Lkhadiri.
Her next opponent in the semifinal round is Turkish fighter Naz Buse Cakiroglu, whom Villegas previously lost to in the 2022 World Boxing Championships.
Villegas expressed her strong desire to experience hearing the Philippine national anthem played at the Olympic podium.
She highlighted the importance of support from the Filipino community in Paris and emphasized her current health and focus.
Villegas stated she is determined to overcome past challenges and fight for a spot in the finals.
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Filipina boxer Aira Villegas secured a bronze medal in her debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics after losing in the semifinals of the women's 50kg boxing event.
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Filipina boxer Aira Villegas has secured at least a bronze medal in the women's 50kg division at the Paris Olympics after a split decision win over France's Wassila Lkhadiri.
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Filipino boxer Aira Villegas advanced to the round of 16 in the women's 50kg division at the Paris Olympics.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. congratulated Filipina boxer Aira Villegas for winning a bronze medal in the women's 50kg boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Filipino taekwondo jin Aira Villegas celebrated her 29th birthday by defeating Algeria's No. 2 seed Roumaysa Boualam in the Paris Olympics round-of-16.
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