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Marcos vows to boost sports sector after Paris Olympics success
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. lauded Filipino athletes for their significant recognition of the Philippines on the global stage during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
He announced plans to improve the country's sports program by consulting with the athletes to gather their insights and establish a well-organized sports development program.
Marcos expressed a desire to be part of sports development in the Philippines, noting that the athletes' success came without official, technical support from the government.
The Philippines achieved its best Olympic finish in 100 years, ranking 37th overall and becoming the top Southeast Asian nation.
Gymnast Carlos Yulo received the Presidential Medal of Merit for winning two gold medals, making him the first Filipino to achieve multiple Olympic gold medals.
Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas won bronze medals in boxing, while EJ Obiena and Bianca Pagdanganan finished fourth in pole vault and golf, respectively.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. plans to consult gymnast Carlos Yulo on how the government can enhance the Philippine sports sector to produce more Olympic medalists.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will honor Filipino Olympians, including gymnastics hero Carlos Yulo and boxing medalists Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas, upon their arrival from the Paris Olympics.
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Team Philippines achieved its best-ever Olympic finish at the 2024 Paris Games, securing two gold and two bronze medals, and tying for 37th place in the medal tally.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed the Philippine delegation from the Paris Olympics at Malacañang Palace on August 13.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. awarded P1 million each to the 22 Filipino athletes who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, totaling P22 million from the Office of the President.
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