PARIS – Two more Filipino boxers – Tokyo Games silver medal winner Carlo Paalam and rookie Hergie Bacyadan – make their much-awaited debuts in the 20024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, July 31, each one facing a different challenge.
Of the two, Bacyadan, who hails from Tabuk, Kalinga, is carrying the burden of going up against the top seed in Chinese Li Qian in the round-of-16 of the women’s 75kg class at the North Paris Arena.
At 5-foot-10, the Chinese enjoys a 4-inch edge over the Filipino bet which she is likely to take advantage as she tries to complete her unfinished business in the Olympics – being a bronze medalist in the Rio de Janeiro Games and a silver in the Covid-delayed 2020 Tokyo Games. “Nakahanda kami, lahat ng preparasyon ginawa na namin para dito sa Olympics,” said coach Ronald Chavez.That will also be the extra motivation for the 26-year-old Paalam in his bout against a 22-year old rival who rose to international fame when he bagged the gold in the Commonwealth Games.
But dangers lurks around in his bid for greatness as he is likely to face top seed Abdulmalik Khalokov of Uzbekistan in the semis granting they hurdle their first two fights.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Boxer Aira Villegas to open Paris bid; Paalam, Marcial get first-round byesEumir Marcial and Carlo Paalam got a bye in the first round of their respective boxing events while Aira Villegas is kickstarting the Filipino pugs’ campaign in the 2024 Paris Olympics following the result of the brackets draw on Thursday, July 25.
Read more »
Bacyadan, Paalam begin gold bids in ParisFILIPINO boxers Hergie Bacyadan and Carlo Paalam begin their respective Paris Olympics gold medal bids at the North Paris Arena on Wednesday.
Read more »
Boxers Paalam, Bacyadan plunge into action in ParisDefining the News
Read more »
Marcial, Paalam earn byes in Paris Olympics boxingLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »
Flag bearers Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam lead 16-member Philippine delegation in Paris Olympics opening riteLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »
Paalam almost bid goodbye to ParisFILIPINO Olympic boxer Carlo Paalam has endured so much beating, bearing the brunt of countless heavy punches on his 5-foot-4 frame.
Read more »