Philippines to win a medal in a boxing competition at the Olympics and the first person from the Philippines to win a boxing medal since 1996, reported Out Sports.The boxer wept as she raised her silver medal on the Olympic podium.
After congratulating Irie on her win, Petecio flexed her right arm and pointed to the flag of the Philippines on her outfit. “I'm very honored to represent the Philippines,” she said, according to ESPN.“I cried earlier because I wanted to dedicate the gold to coach Nolito [Velasco],” she said.