TACLOBAN boxing pride Aira Villegas made her Olympic debut at the Paris Games last year and didn't waste any time introducing herself to the mainstream consciousness.
TACLOBAN boxing pride Aira Villegas made her Olympic debut at the Paris Games last year and didn't waste any time introducing herself to the mainstream consciousness.Agile, speedy and nifty, Villegas willed herself all the way to the women's 50-kilogram semifinals and eventually claimed a bronze medal.
The President's Award is the second-highest award at the Awards Night behind the 'Athlete of the Year' who went to double Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo.Nesthy Petecio also received the President's Award for her bronze finish in Paris.Villegas, 29, said that her award serves as an inspiration for her to work harder for more athletic glory.'I sincerely give thanks for the recognition you gave me and the other athletes.
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