WATCH: Nesthy Petecio's parents expressed immense pride in their daughter for clinching the Bronze medal, even after her defeat in the semifinal round of the 57kg women's boxing event.
Teodoro, her father, emphasized the impressive achievement of Nesthy winning two Olympic medals and becoming the first Filipina boxer to secure a medal in the Olympics.
Her family and neighbors gathered at their residence in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, staying overnight to support and watch her boxing match.
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So they got men fighting against women in the Olympics @Olympics boxing ! I wouldn’t have stood for no stuff like that! That is so heartbreaking to the women who have to have their dreams ruined by a man. Sad asf!