{"id":64945,"date":"2024-07-28T13:00:46","date_gmt":"2024-07-28T05:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=64945"},"modified":"2024-07-28T13:00:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-28T05:00:50","slug":"watch-our-filipino-athletes-shine-at-paris-2024-for-free-via-smart-livestream-smart-sports-and-puso-pilipinas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2024\/07\/28\/watch-our-filipino-athletes-shine-at-paris-2024-for-free-via-smart-livestream-smart-sports-and-puso-pilipinas\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch our Filipino athletes shine at Paris 2024 for FREE via Smart LiveStream, Smart Sports, and Puso Pilipinas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

All eyes are on Paris as the world\u2019s best athletes compete for gold and glory in the much-anticipated\u00a0Olympic Games Paris 2024\u00a0happening from\u00a0July 27 to August 12, 2024 (PH Time).
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To give Filipinos a front-row view of the events wherever they are, mobile services Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), an official broadcast partner of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, is offering the most comprehensive\u00a0live digital\u00a0coverage via the Smart LiveStream App, which is accessible for FREE to subscribers of all networks. Downloadable on the Google Play Store and App Store, Smart LiveStream is scheduled to broadcast 24\/7, while select events will also be streamed live on the Smart Sports and Puso Pilipinas social media pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A total of 22 Filipino athletes are about to embark on the fight of their lives for gold and country, led by EJ Obiena, currently ranked among the top pole vaulters in the world. EJ is aiming to surpass his personal best and bring home a gold medal for the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, world champion gymnast Carlos Yulo, known for his exceptional and thrilling performances on the floor, is a strong contender as well for multiple medals in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the boxing ring, Nesthy Petecio, Aira Villegas, and Hergie Bacyadan have shown remarkable skill, resilience and determination. Nesthy, in particular, is looking to build on her silver medal performance from Tokyo 2020. Joining them are Eumir Marcial and Carlo Paalam, both expected to deliver powerful, knockout performances, with Eumir aiming to improve on his bronze medal from the previous Olympics while Paalam hopes to get a gold after his silver medal finish, also at Tokyo 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The weightlifting team, following in the footsteps of Olympic Games gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, includes John Ceniza, Elreen Ando, and Vanessa Sarno, are all poised to make their mark in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also worth rooting for are Lauren Hoffman in the Women’s 400m Hurdles; John Cabang Tolentino in the Men’s 110m Hurdles, talented gymnasts Aleah Finnegan, Levi Jung-Ruivivar, and Emma Malabuyo in the all-around events; Joanie Delgaco in the Women’s Single Sculls, and Samantha Catantan in Women’s Foil Fencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golf enthusiasts can cheer for Bianca Pagdanganan and Dottie Ardina, and swimming fans will be following Kayla Sanchez in the Women’s 100m Freestyle and Jarod Hatch in the Men’s 100m Butterfly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last but certainly not the least, Kiyomi Watanabe will represent the Philippines in Judo, competing in the Women’s -63kg category<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All-time high motivation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get an intimate glimpse of our athletes\u2019 pre-game training and motivation, Puso in Paris 2024\u2014a Smart-produced documentary series\u2014will be available for streaming on the Smart LiveStream App and Smart\u2019s social media pages (Smart Communications, Smart Sports, and Puso Pilipinas).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sports fans may start streaming the Puso in Paris 2024 episodes on the following dates: July 18 featuring Carlos Yulo, July 19 with our Filipino boxers, July 23 with our weightlifters, and last but not the least, July 24 featuring EJ Obiena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EJ Obiena assured fans and supporters across the country that they will be witnessing him at peak performance. \u201cWhen I was young, my dream was to be an Olympian. Now, there\u2019s another dream and hopefully, it\u2019s to become an Olympic gold medalist,\u201d Obiena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nesthy Petecio echoed this by saying, \u201cIf I don\u2019t become an Olympian, my career as an athlete would not be complete.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, Eumir Marcial emphasized the sacrifices they had to make. \u201cJust to qualify for the Olympics, an athlete has to go through so much,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think to myself, \u2018How does it feel to hear the National Anthem being played for you at the Olympics?\u2019 That\u2019s what I want for myself,\u201d said Aira Villegas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI want to break the mentality that your first time at the Olympics is just for experience,\u201d Vanessa Sarno said. \u201cEven if it\u2019s your first time, you can win.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re fighting for the Philippines. We\u2019re representing the flag so let\u2019s bring home medals if we can,\u201d John Ceniza summed up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss any Olympic moment by downloading the Smart LiveStream App now and following the official social media pages for Smart Sports and Puso Pilipinas. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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