MANILA, Philippines — Boxer Nesthy Petecio has inspired the country's finest young Filipino athletes to strive for excellence, making it a breeze for the two-time Olympic medalist to be installed as this year's Sports Idol in the 2024 Nickel Asia Corporation Siklab Youth Sports Awards.
Petecio, a silver medalist in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and a bronze performer in the 2024 Paris Olympics, is a perfect role model for the 80 youth and junior athletes from 37 sports who will be honored on Dec. 5 at the Market!Market! Activity Center Ayala Mall BGC.
