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Ni ROMEO ALLAN BUTUYAN II
PARA kay House Speaker Martin Romualdez, hindi sapat ang pagbati at papuri sa 22-anyos na Pinay athlete na nakatakdang sumabak sa bigating paligsahan sa larangan ng fencing makaraang magwagi sa qualifying match para sa 2024 Summer Olympics na gaganapin sa Paris, France.
‘It fills my heart with immense pride to congratulate Samantha for her historic achievement in qualifying for the Paris games at the young age of 22. This is an impressive feat from our kababayan. You can always trust a Filipina to proudly carry our nation’s flag,” masayang pahayag pa ni Romualdez na aminadong avid sports fan.
“Considering Samantha wasn’t even born when the last Filipino fencer competed in the Olympics, her journey to the games is nothing short of legendary. This is a joyous milestone for her, her family, and the entire country. Samantha, you are more than an athlete; you are an inspiration,” dagdag pa ng House Speaker.
Ang tagumpay ni Catantan, ani Romualdez, ay naglagay sa 22-anyos na fencing player sa hanay ng legendary Filipino fencer na si Walter Torres – ang huling atleta ng bansa na sumabak sa Olympic games partikular noong taong 1992 sa Barcelona, Spain.
Nasungkit ng right-handed foil fencer na si Catantan ang Olympics slot matapos magwagi sa kanyang kategorya sa ginanap na Asia-Oceania Zonal Olympic Qualifier sa sa Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
“To Samantha and all our beloved Olympians and sports heroes, we send our heartfelt wishes for your continued success and remind you that you make us all incredibly proud,” mariing sabi pa ni Speaker Romualdez.
