Tolentino gets Executive of the Year for Olympic success
Abraham 'Bambol' Tolentino will receive the Executive of the Year award at the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards Night on January 27 for his leadership in Philippine sports during the Paris Games.
Under Tolentino's guidance, Team Philippines achieved its best-ever performance in Olympic history, highlighted by Carlos Yulo's historic double gold medal in gymnastics and Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas' bronze medals in boxing.
Carlos Yulo is set to receive the Athlete of the Year award for his achievements during the 2024 Olympics.
Tolentino also led the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to a historic performance, including Hidilyn Diaz's first-ever gold medal in weightlifting and three boxers winning medals in Paris.
The ceremony will also present other awards such as NSA of the Year, Major Awardees in various sports, President’s Award, Tony Siddayao Awards, Hall of Fame, and special recognition for Filipino Olympians from Paris.
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