LOOK: Team Philippines at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Team Philippines is ready to go all out for the gold!
The Filipino athletes who made it to the 2024 Paris Olympics have been officially introduced at the event’s opening ceremony that took place on July 27 (Philippine time).
For the first time, the parade of athletes was held on the famous Seine River with boats for each national delegation. For the Philippines, the representatives showed just how excited they are to represent the country as they cheerfully waved their flags at the crowd.
As the designated flagbearers, boxers Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam were spotted at the front of the boat proudly holding the Philippine flag.
The athletes graced the parade in style as they wore "Sinag" barong Tagalog uniforms created by renowned designer Francis Libiran. The traditional Filipino garment, which is made from piña-jusi fabric, features a detachable silk organdy sling with embroidered sun rays and Pintados-inspired warrior patterns.
Prior to the ceremony, the team was seen bonding with each other as they took selfies and group photos in Paris. Despite the gloomy weather, their smiles never wavered as they pressed on with their preparations.
Apart from Petecio and Paalam, other athletes set to compete at the Olympics include pole-vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena, boxers Eumir Marcial, Aira Villegas and Hergie Bacyadan, gymnasts Carlos Yulo, Aleah Finnegan, Levi Ruivivar and Emma Malabuyo, weightlifters Vanessa Sarno, Elreen Ando and John Ceniza, rower Joanie Delgaco, fencer Sam Catantan, golfers Bianca Pagdanganan and Dottie Ardina, swimmers Kayla Sanchez and Jarod Hatch, judoka Kiyomi Watanabe, and hurdlers Lauren Hoffman and John Cabang.
The 2024 Paris Olympics will last until Aug. 11. If you want to witness our local athletes as they strive for the gold, you can watch the games through Cignal TV.
The platforms include Cignal TV’s free-to-air and pay-per-view television, while digital broadcasts can be watched on OneSports, One News, and News5.
Additionally, a dedicated website for the Paris 2024 Olympics has been launched. Click this link to see the complete schedule.