Petecio wins bronze; three others compete at Paris Olympics

Boxer Nesthy Petecio leads four Filipino athletes competing in the Paris Olympics on Thursday, August 8.

Petecio secured a bronze medal following her split decision loss to Poland's Julia Szeremeta in the women's 57kg semifinals.

Golfers Bianca Pagdanganan and Dottie Ardina continue their individual stroke play rounds with Pagdanganan rising to joint 6th after two rounds, while Ardina is at joint 36th.

Weightlifter Elreen Ando competes in the women's 59kg division but finishes sixth without a medal despite setting a personal best total of 230kg.

Aira Villegas secured a bronze medal following her loss to Turkey's Buse Naz Cakiroglu in the women's 50kg semifinals on Wednesday.