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PH athletes in high spirits at Paris Games' opening
by Niel Victor C. Masoy - Aric John Sy Cua
Jul 28, 2024 12:17 am

Libiran-designed barong draws praise on X

LIKE the atmosphere around them, some of the 22 Filipino athletes, as well as sports officials, showed up in high spirits during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony early Saturday (Manila time).

In a historic boat parade down the River Seine, Olympic silver medalists Carlo Paalam and Nesthy Petecio proudly waved the giant Philippine flag as they were welcomed by spectators on the banks.

PROUD FILIPINOS The members of Team Philippines wave the country’s flag during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony on July 27, 2024 at the River Seine in Paris, France. PHOTO FROM THE OLYMPIC GAMES X ACCOUNT

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