Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas president Monico Puentevella knew it would take a world-class coach for Paris-bound Vanessa Sarno, Elreen Ando and John Ceniza to have a legitimate shot at an Olympic gold medal.
The Philippines' Vanessa Palomar Sarno competes in the women's 71kg weightlifting event during the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi on May 21, 2022.MANILA, Philippines –
“I want these three to focus there, dito kasi marami distraction, sa Taipei focus na sila maski isang buwan kasi they have to be in Paris by June,” he added. “Personally, I want Gao because he understands Filipino character, he has been successful with Hidilyn and I have very high respect for him, he’s a world class coach,” he said.Sarno, Ando and Ceniza, for their part, vowed to fight for a medal in Paris.
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