Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio won Silver in her match against Japan’s Irie Sena at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Petecio became the first-ever Filipina boxer who placed Silver for the Philippines and also broke a 25-year medal drought for boxing.
Athlete Nesthy Petecio has come a long way from fighting poverty to scoring victory at the Tokyo Olympics.
From collecting chicken droppings to fighting for food, Nesthy has charted a long journey to the featherweight boxing final which is being held on Tuesday.
After her thrilling win over Italian boxer Irma Testa on Saturday at Kokugikan Arena, teary-eyed Petecio, said it meant a lot to her.
“This means so much to me as not only it is my dream, it is my father’s dream. It’s not for me, it’s for my family, my country and for all the people from the Philippines who have prayed for me. I love you, I love you,” said Petecio.
