Cover Nesthy Petecio of Team Philippines celebrates victory against Zichun Xu of Team People’s Republic of China (Photo: Richard Pelham / Getty Images)
Nesthy Petecio of Team Philippines celebrates victory against Zichun Xu of Team People’s Republic of China (Photo: Richard Pelham / Getty Images)
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During the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nesthy Petecio gives the Philippines its fourth medal, after ranking third in the women’s boxing 57kg division
Adding a second Olympic medal to her arsenal, female boxer Nesthy Petecio earned a bronze medal in the women’s boxing 57kg division after a split decision loss. She competed in the semifinals against Julia Szeremeta of Türkiye, with a close set of 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 28-29 in Szeremeta’s favour.
During the match, Petecio won the opener on the scorecards. But Szeremeta took her by surprise with her right hooks, which won her four out of the five scorecards against Petecio. While Petecio gathered her energy into a powerful last two rounds, the judges still scored Szeremeta higher.
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Above Nesthy Petecio of Team Philippines punches Julia Szeremeta of Team Poland (Photo: Richard Pelham / Getty Images)
Nesthy Petecio of Team Philippines punches Julia Szeremeta of Team Poland (Photo: Richard Pelham / Getty Images)
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Previously, Petecio was gearing up for a final match, with her promising performance in previous rounds of this weight class. During her first round, she won against India’s Jaismine Lamboria. Afterwards, she also won against the French boxer Amina Zidani.
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Above Julia Szeremeta of Team Poland reacts after winning against Nesthy Petecio of Team Philippines (Photo: Peter Cziborra / Getty Images)
Julia Szeremeta of Team Poland reacts after winning against Nesthy Petecio of Team Philippines (Photo: Peter Cziborra / Getty Images)
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Nonetheless, Petecio continues to bring pride to the country as she joins the ranks of Filipino Olympians, such as Carlos Yulo, who won two gold medals in men’s gymnastics, and Aira Villegas, who also joined the women’s boxing event. Petecio’s bronze finish also gives the Philippines its fourth medal in the Paris 2024 Olympics Summer Games.
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