Nesthy Petecio gears up for Olympic qualifier in Italy post Spain feat
Nesthy Petecio gears up for Olympic qualifier in Italy post Spain feat.....»»
Petecio cruises to second Olympic stint
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Olympic silver medalist Nesthy Petecio officially qualified for the Paris Olympics later this year after finishing at the top two spots in the 1st World Qualification Tournament for boxing in Busto Arsizio, Italy, this week. Petecio joined Polish Julia Szeremeta as the two qualified boxers in the women’s 57-kilograms who will.....»»
Nesthy Petecio leads PH s 4-gold medal sweep in Spain elite boxing tournament
Nesthy Petecio leads PH s 4-gold medal sweep in Spain elite boxing tournament.....»»
Petecio makes quick work of Serbian foe to open Olympic qualifier bid
Tokyo Games silver medalist Nesthy Petecio reopened her Paris quest with a smashing opening-round win in Sunday’s World Qualification Tournament in Busto Arsizio, Italy......»»
Petecio, 3 other Philippines pugs snare gold in Alicante
Gradually, Nesthy Petecio and the magnificent Filipino boxers are getting into the form they want them to be during the Olympic qualifier and in the Olympic proper......»»
Bound for Paris: Nesthy Petecio, Aira Villegas punch Olympic tickets
Boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas emerge triumphant in their respective divisions in the World Qualification Tournament, increasing the Philippines' athlete roster for the Paris Games to six.....»»
Petecio reaches semis in Alicante; Paalam falls
Olympic silver medal winner Nesthy Petecio fried French opponent Sthelyn Grosy, 4-1, to advance to the semifinals in the women’s 57-kilogram class of the Boxam Elite Tournament in La Nucia in Alicante, Spain Thursday......»»
Petecio advances, Paalam falls in Boxam Elite tilt
Olympic silver medal winner Nesthy Petecio fried French Sthelyn Grosy, 4-1, to advance to the semifinals in the women’s 57-kilogram class of the Boxam Elite Tournament in La Nucia in Alicante, Spain......»»
Fantastic 4 last Filipino boxers standing in Olympic qualifier
From 10 brave souls, the Philippines’ Olympic boxing hopes now rest on the last Filipinos standing — Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, Rogen Ladon and Aira Villegas......»»
Petecio, Villegas book Paris Olympic berths
Nesthy Petecio delivered another epic result that she was known to bring and bested a feisty Esra Yildiz Kahraman of Turkey, 4-1, in their women’s 57-kilogram duel that earned the former a second Olympic tour of duty......»»
Nesthy leaves fate to God
Kapit kay Lord” was what Nesthy Petecio said when asked if she felt pressure heading to her make-or-break bid to qualify for the Paris Olympics against Turkey’s Esra Yildiz in Busto Arsizio, Italy, last week......»»
Nesthy Petecio leads honorees in All Women in Sports Awards
Nesthy Petecio leads honorees in All Women in Sports Awards.....»»
Petecio, 3 others get crack at gold
Tokyo Olympics silver winner Nesthy Petecio overpowered Switzerland’s Ana Marija Milisic to lead three other Filipinos to the finals in the Boxam Elite Tournament in La Nucia in Alicante, Spain Friday......»»
Petecio, Villegas stay on hunt for Paris Olympic boxing berths
Nesthy Petecio used her vast experience in overcoming a slow start and outlasting a taller and upset-conscious Maud Van der Toorn of the Netherlands in their women’s 57-kilogram quarterfinal duel......»»
Italy court clears man who tried to strangle sleeping wife
ROME—A court in Italy has acquitted a man who tried to strangle his wife while asleep, ruling that he was suffering from a sleep disorder, media reported on Thursday. His wife had to bite him to wake him and stop the attack, which happened in January 2021, the court in Brescia, in Italy’s northern Lombardy.....»»
PH boxers taking ‘goods steps’ in qualifying for Paris Olympics
Golden wins by Nesthy Petecio, Rogen Ladon, Aira Villegas, and Hergie Bacyadan in Spain highlight the Filipino boxers' bid to qualify for the Paris Olympics.....»»
Paalam, Petecio eye tickets to Paris
The Philippine boxing team, spearheaded by Tokyo Olympics medalists Carlo Paalam and Nesthy Petecio, is on the long, winding road to Paris where fellow Olympian medalist Eumir Felix Marcial awaits......»»
Vargas hopeful of more Olympics spots
ABAP chairman Ricky Vargas said yesterday he’s hoping for at least two more Olympic slots from boxing to add to the list of Paris entries Eumir Marcial, Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas with Rogen Ladon, Carlo Paalam and Hergie Bacyadan tipped to vie for tickets at the final qualifiers in Bangkok on May 23-June 3......»»
Beijing 2008 Olympics: one world, one dream
For the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing advocated the idea of "One World, One Dream." However, the dream of the Chinese government is not the dream of everyone. In a vast social system long known for its tight control over its population, it's difficult for controllers and the controlled to share the same ideas.It had been a dream for Beijing to host the Olympic Games ever since the International Olympic Committee (.....»»
Italy s Dodgy Detention Deal with Albania
Italy's detention deal with Albania breaches international law and is abusive in many aspects, including by potentially creating legal limbo for vulnerable people. Yet, the plan-to detain in Albania people interdicted or rescued by Ital.....»»
DALI gears up for expansion
The newest challenger in the local retail market, DALI Everyday Grocery, is giving retail giants a run for their money as it gears up for further expansion in a bid to reach more Filipino consumers whose pockets are hurting from high commodity prices......»»