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Catantan opens Olympic campaign vs Pistoia of Brazil
By Waylon Galvez
Jul 26, 2024 11:13 pm

(UPDATE) FILIPINO fencer Samantha Kyle Catantan will face Mariana Pistoia of Brazil in the table of 64 direct elimination (DE) when the clashing of the swords begin in the 2024 Paris Olympics right at the heart of the city at Grand Palais in France.

Catantan, a first time Olympian who earned her spot in the Summer Games via the Asian Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT), emerged as No. 33 in the rankings after the draw on Thursday (Manila time) while Pistoia ended up 32nd out of 34 fencers.

Samantha Kyle Catantan (right) and longtime mentor Amat Canlas takes a break from their rigorous training sessions in Metz, France - part of their preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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