Defining the News
OLYMPICS-BOUND Maxine Esteban will be representing Ivory Coast’s orange, white and green in Paris but for the Philippine Olympic Committee , she’ll always be a source of pride and honor for her native country.
“We in the POC are very happy that Maxine, our athlete, has qualified for the Paris Olympics,” POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said on Tuesday. “She may not be representing Team Philippines, but we are so happy for her.”Esteban, 23 and who has since switched federation last year, grabbed the lone women’s foil singles slot for Africa last Sunday morning in a final Olympic qualifier in Washington DC.
Tolentino said seeing Esteban compete for another nation pinches the heart, he believes she’ll always be a Filipino in heart and soul.The Paris Games are set July 26 to August 11 with the Philippines having qualified six athletes so far—Olympics returnees Ernest John “EJ” Obiena , Eumir Felix Marcial , Nesthy Petecio and Carlos Yulo and first-time qualifiers Aleah Finnegan and Aira Villegas .
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.
Tolentino wishes Esteban luck in ParisMANILA, Philippines: OLYMPICS-BOUND Maxine Esteban will be representing Ivory Coast's orange, white and green in Paris but for the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), she'll always be a source of pride and honor for her native country.
Read more »
Maxine Esteban clinches Paris Olympics slot for Cote d'IvoireFencer Maxine Esteban has officially qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics as she will represent Cote d'Ivoire in the Summer Games.
Read more »
Filipino-Ivorian fencer Esteban secures seat in Paris OlympicsDefining the News
Read more »
Mayor Jeannie, Sen. Tolentino distribute cash aid to 600 Malabueños in needDefining the News
Read more »
Bantay ng Ayungin: Remembering a defining moment for 'Brigada'GMA Integrated News' Ian Cruz recounts his experience covering a Philippine rotation and resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea in March 2014.
Read more »
Romualdez confident Senate will approve economic Charter amendmentsDefining the News
Read more »