MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Olympic boxers channeled all their previous pains to emerge victorious in their battles.
Marcus Jarwin Manalo, secretary general of ABAP and sports psychologist revealed the factors contributing to the success of some Olympic boxers. Familiar with the narrative of 'boxing their way out of poverty,' Manalo said that this all stems from their struggles in their early life that served as a motivation to win. 'There's a study done about it.
Villegas sold cashews, worked as a parking attendant, and did carwash before taking home the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics. Aside from their hard work and grit, every time that these boxers are competing, they also made a vow to themselves to never go back to that situation again. 'They do not think like: It's okay if I don't compete, this is just for fun. For them, the reason is deeper.
Olympic Boxers Rise From Adversities
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