Filipino athletes qualified for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics

Here are Filipino athletes who are zeroing in on the gold at the much-awaited 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris

This year marks the 100th year of Filipino athletes competing at the Summer Olympic Games—the first being in 1924 in Paris, France, as representatives of the first Southeast Asian country to compete.

Over the ensuing decades, sportsmanship between our athletes has flourished, culminating in a tally of one gold, five silver, and eight bronze medals.

Once again, the country is scheduled to compete from July 26 to August 11 this year. Filipino athletes have appeared in every game and continue to do so. And this time, ten are ready to bring glory and pride to the country.

Ernest John “EJ” Obiena

Filipino athlete and Tatler Asia’s Most Influential 2022 honouree, EJ Obiena, will compete in the men’s pole vault event.

In an interview with Tatler last year, he revealed that he was already preparing for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. “What excites me the most are the things I believe I can achieve,” he says.

Aleah Finnegan

Filipino-American gymnast Aleah Finnegan thought her career in sports was over until she got a call from the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines asking if she was interested in representing them at the 2022 Southeast Asian Games.

Now, she represents the country at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

Carlos Yulo

Apart from Finnegan, Filipino gymnast and Tatler Asia’s Most Influential 2022 lister Carlos Yulo also secured a spot in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics by being the highest-ranked eligible athlete in an apparatus at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships held in Antwerp, Belgium, in October last year.

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) announced Yulo’s achievement on Facebook, celebrating his dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Levi Jung-Ruivivar

After securing a silver medal at the 2024 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup series, a door has opened for Filipino-American artistic gymnast Levi Jung-Ruivivar at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

“I will forever cherish and remember this moment for the remainder of my life, and the bliss I feel in my soul is unmatched,” she posts on Instagram. “Here we come, Paris!”

Eumir Marcial

As the first Filipino boxer to qualify for the Paris Olympics, Eumir Marcial is set on the gold.

“Thank you for continuously believing in me, and I hope you can keep the support coming as we rally towards the upcoming Paris 2024 Summer Olympics,” Marcial posts on Instagram.

Aira Villegas

After qualifying on March 12 this year, Filipino boxer Aira Villegas makes her debut at the 2024 Summer Olympics. She will represent the country in the women’s freestyle 50-kilogramme competition.

She was the fifth Filipino athlete to score a ticket to the much-awaited games.

Nesthy Petecio

The upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games is another opportunity for Filipino boxer Nesthy Petecio to secure a gold medal, which she failed to do in the 2021 edition—garnering a silver at the women’s featherweight event.

John Ceniza

Qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics is a dream come true for Filipino weightlifter John Ceniza.

After landing fourth place at the International Weightlifting Federation World Cup in Phuket, Thailand, he secured a spot in the Philippine delegation bound for Paris this year.

Elreen Ann Ando

While Olympic gold medalist Hidily Diaz lost another chance to compete in the Games, Filipino weightlifter Elreen Ando grabbed the opportunity instead. She booked a return trip to the Summer Games after a strong showing in the women’s 59kg event of the 2024 IWF World Cup.

“A thrilling win for Ando in the 59kg category,” says the Philippine Olympic Committee in a Facebook post. “Let’s give a round of applause to Hidilyn Diaz for her unwavering competitive spirit and sportsmanship. Mabuhay kayo!”

Joanie Delgaco

After placing fourth in the World Rowing Asian and Oceanian Olympic Qualification Regatta - Women’s Single Sculls, Filipina athlete Joanie Delgaco officially qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics. She is the 12th Filipino overall to qualify so far and the first Filipina rowing Olympian in history.

Vanessa Palomar Sarno

Filipino weightlifter and Southeast Asian Games champion Vanessa Sarno landed a spot in the Philippine contingent on April 7, 2024.

The 20-year-old continued to shine brightly, maintaining a commanding presence within the top 10 of the IWF Olympic Qualification Ranking after an impressive stint in the World Cup.

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