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Philippines' Nesthy Petecio celebrates after winning against India's Jaismine in the women's 57kg preliminaries round of 32 boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the North Paris Arena, in Villepinte on July 30, 2024. Mohad Rasfan, AFP

Philippines' Nesthy Petecio celebrates after winning against India's Jaismine in the women's 57kg preliminaries round of 32 boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the North Paris Arena, in Villepinte on July 30, 2024. (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP)

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Camille Naredo

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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1722663855785AFP__20240730__367N2D3__v1__Preview__BoxingOlyParis2024.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Philippines&#x27; Nesthy Petecio celebrates after winning against India&#x27;s Jaismine in the women&#x27;s 57kg preliminaries round of 32 boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the North Paris Arena, in Villepinte on July 30, 2024. Mohad Rasfan, AFP"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Philippines&#x27; Nesthy Petecio celebrates after winning against India&#x27;s Jaismine in the women&#x27;s 57kg preliminaries round of 32 boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the North Paris Arena, in Villepinte on July 30, 2024. <em>Mohad Rasfan, AFP</em></span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Nesthy Petecio knew what she was in for ahead of her showdown against hometown bet Amina Zidani in the round-of-16 of the women&#x27;s 57kg weight division in the Paris Olympics.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">France&#x27;s Zidani was loudly supported by the partisan crowd at the North Paris Arena on Friday night (early Saturday in Manila) as she entered, with the home fans expecting a victory for the No. 3 seed.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">But Petecio, a veteran of many international matches, knew exactly what to do.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;Actually, pag pasok ko sinisigaw nilang &#x27;France,&#x27; iniisip ko na &#x27;Philippines&#x27; &#x27;yung sinisigaw eh,&quot; said Petecio. &quot;Kaya tinataas ko kamay ko -- &#x27;Sige, itaas niyo pa.&#x27; Ayun po ang ginagawa ko.&quot;</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Petecio raised both her hands when she was introduced, and at the end of the bout, she was also the one with her arm raised as the 4-1 winner against Zidani. The Filipina boxer silenced the home crowd, particularly in the second round when she overwhelmed Zidani with combinations.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/8/2/nesthy-petecio-stuns-hometown-bet-to-make-it-to-qfinals-144"></a><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/8/2/nesthy-petecio-stuns-hometown-bet-to-make-it-to-qfinals-144">READ: Nesthy Petecio stuns hometown bet to make it to q&#x27;finals</a></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">It was a strong performance for the 32-year-old Petecio, who is seeking another Olympic medal after winning silver in the Tokyo Games in 2021. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;Ang unang game plan namin nila coach, kung maari, hindi ako ma-touch sa first round, kung maari, ako &#x27;yung makakatama. And andoon &#x27;yung aggressiveness niya. Nakita ko din na gusto niya talaga manalo. And nagulat din ako sa score,&quot; Petecio said after the bout.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Three of the judges had given the first round to Zidani, putting Petecio on the back foot. She immediately rectified matters in the second round, giving the home bet no chance to counter as she swarmed with powerful hits.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">But even with the lead, Petecio knew she still had work to do in the third to ensure her victory.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;Kailangan pa rin sa third round na makuha namin, pero ingat ako kasi siyempre home crowd &#x27;yan eh. So, iba, iba,&quot; she said. &quot;Alam natin &#x27;yan, ilang beses na ako nadali sa host country, so ayun po.&quot;</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham &quot;Bambol&quot; Tolentino admitted that he had been wary of the judging.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;Nakita mo naman &#x27;yung Round 1, lahat &#x27;yun kas Nesthy. Okay, pinagbigyan. Pero &#x27;yung Round 3, meron pa rin,&quot; he lamented. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Nonetheless, it&#x27;s another challenge that Petecio has hurdled and she is now preparing for the quarterfinals, set for Sunday evening. This time, she will take on China&#x27;s Xu Zichun, with a win guaranteeing her a medal. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">At the moment, however, the podium is not yet on Petecio&#x27;s mind.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;One step at a time pa din po. &#x27;Wag po tayo dumeretso doon sa taas, kasi mahirap pag deretso, baka matapilok po tayo. Isa-isa lang po,&quot; she said -- with a report from Dyan Castillejo, POC Media/ABS-CBN News</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/7/30/paris-2024-petecio-through-to-round-of-16-after-outfoxing-indian-foe-001"></a><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/7/30/paris-2024-petecio-through-to-round-of-16-after-outfoxing-indian-foe-001">READ: Petecio through to round-of-16 after outfoxing Indian foe</a></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></span></div><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-vid="3064844"></ivs-player></div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script>

<p>Nesthy Petecio knew what she was in for ahead of her showdown against hometown bet Amina Zidani in the round-of-16 of the women's 57kg weight division in the Paris Olympics.</p>

Nesthy Petecio knew what she was in for ahead of her showdown against hometown bet Amina Zidani in the round-of-16 of the women's 57kg weight division in the Paris Olympics.

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Paris 2024: Petecio delighted to overcome homecourt disadvantage vs. French foe

Camille Naredo,

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Published Aug 03, 2024 01:56 PM PHT

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