LEYTE, Philippines — The Tacloban City government is setting up a hero's welcome for Aira Villegas, a bronze medalist in women's boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
LEYTE, Philippines — The Tacloban City government is setting up a hero's welcome for Aira Villegas , a bronze medalist in women's boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.The office of Mayor Alfred Romualdez is waiting for the athlete to return to the Philippines before finalizing the date of the homecoming event.' Aira is Tacloban City 's first Olympic medalist,' Romualdez said in a social media post on Thursday.
The Philippines' Aira Villegas celebrates her victory over France's Wassila Lkhadiri in the women's 50kg quarterfinal boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the North Paris Arena, in Villepinte on Aug. 3, 2024. AFP PHOTO'She demonstrated to the world the amazing skill and talent of a Taclobanon, inspiring young people,' he added.
Welcome Awaits Aira Villegas In Tacloban City
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