Marcial emotionally exits Olympics after Round of 16 loss

Eumir Marcial became emotional after his unexpected exit from the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday (Philippine time) in the men's 80kg boxing division.

Marcial lost to Uzbekistan's Turabek Khabibullaev via unanimous decision in the Round of 16 match, a defeat that left him devastated and at a loss for words.

The Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist admitted facing physical and medical setbacks leading up to his second Olympic stint but offered no excuses for the loss.

In an emotional social media post, Marcial expressed his dream of winning gold not just for himself but also for his family and the Philippines, acknowledging that he took significant sacrifices to reach the Paris Games.

Marcial vowed to treat this loss as fuel moving forward and emphasized his trust in God's protection, suggesting it was part of a divine plan.