Philippines’ Nesthy Petecio, left, fights Poland’s Julia Szeremeta in their women’s 57 kg semifinal boxing match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos) Nesthy Petecio couldn’t have asked for a better start than the first round of her semifinal bout against Poland’s Julia Szeremeta in the 57-kilogram … Read more
Philippines’ Nesthy Petecio and Poland’s Julia Szeremeta (Blue) compete in the women’s 57kg semi-final boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Roland-Garros Stadium, in Paris on August 7, 2024. (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP) A promotion awaits boxer Nesthy Petecio, who holds the rank of Petty Officer Second Class in the … Read more
Poland’s Julia Szeremeta (blue) reacts after beating the Philippines’ Nesthy Petecio in the women’s 57kg semifinal boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Roland-Garros Stadium, in Paris on August 7, 2024. (Photo by Peter Cziborra / POOL / AFP) MANILA, Philippines—Nesthy Petecio was left baffled after losing to Poland’s Julia Szeremeta in … Read more