PH boxer Eumir Marcial ends Paris Olympics run

E. Kristhoff Cagape

<p>&quot;This is not the end of my journey.&quot;</p><p>These were the words of Filipino Olympic boxer Eumir Marcial following his last match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.</p><p>The Filipino boxer lost to Turabek Khabibullaev of Uzbekistan via unanimous decision in the men’s 80kg boxing match on Tuesday, July 30 (Paris time). </p><p>&quot;I’m devastated and at loss for words. It’s a tough loss, I do not know how to explain this loss to all the Filipinos who believed in me and supported me. It’s a difficult place to be in, no one really prepares to lose,&quot; Eumir posted on social media following the match.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-EOv7LNu00/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A5012479.399999991%2C%22ls%22%3A5012058.899999991%2C%22le%22%3A5012287.899999991%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1129" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>He went on: &quot;But like I said there’s no excuses. The people know that it has always been my absolute dream to win the gold medal at the Olympics not just for myself, for my family, but most especially, for the Philippines.&quot;</p><p>The Pinoy Olympian said that ever since he started training, his goal had always been to win the gold medal. &quot;I went to training every day with a mindset of winning the gold. I’ve put in the hard work and sacrificed so much for this dream, as far as putting my professional career on hold,&quot; he highlighted.</p><p>However, he revealed that he had an injury recently that affected his physical and mental well-being.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C95gcbeOQwT/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A5040729.299999997%2C%22ls%22%3A5012058.899999991%2C%22le%22%3A5012287.899999991%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1150" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>&quot;Not many people know but behind the scene, I sustained an injury two weeks leading up to this match that prevented me to move and do my usual training, which also affected my mental strength and overall performance,&quot; he shared.</p><p>Despite the conclusion of his Paris 2024 journey, Eumir remarked that he trusts God&#x27;s plans for him.</p><p>&quot;No regrets still, I know God has a bigger purpose for this loss. I may not understand it now but I need to trust that it was God’s protection to keep me safe from any further potential injury,&quot; he remarked.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/7/27/hidilyn-diaz-to-pinoy-athletes-at-2024-olympics-nasa-inyo-ang-aking-suporta-at-panalangin-1630" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Hidilyn Diaz to Pinoy athletes at 2024 Olympics: ‘Nasa inyo ang aking suporta at panalangin’</strong></a></div><p>Filipino fans on social media were quick to extend their messages for the boxer.</p><p>&quot;The moment you put our flag on your chest, you&#x27;re our winner already. Congrats Eumir, salamat sa paglaban,&quot; one fan wrote.</p><p>&quot;Eumir, you will always be loved by us your Filipino supporters! Salamat sa tapang!&quot; one fan posted.</p><p>Eumir previously won bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the middleweight division. <strong></strong><br/></p>

<p>Eumir Marcial ends his Paris journey after losing to Turabek Khabibullaev of Uzbekistan via unanimous decision in the men’s 80kg boxing match. He reveals that prior to the Olympics, he sustained an injury which affected his physical and mental well-being. </p>

Eumir Marcial ends his Paris journey after losing to Turabek Khabibullaev of Uzbekistan via unanimous decision in the men’s 80kg boxing match. He reveals that prior to the Olympics, he sustained an injury which affected his physical and mental well-being.

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PH boxer Eumir Marcial ends Paris Olympics run, reveals previous injury

PH boxer Eumir Marcial ends Paris Olympics run, reveals previous injury

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Published Jul 31, 2024 05:50 PM PHT

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