Michael Christian Martinez Will Participate In PyeongChang Olympics This February 9-25, 2018
Here's what GMA-7 has to say about the event:
Filipino figure skater Michael Martinez will compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.
This came after Martinez took over the slot of Sweden's Alexander Majorov, who was not allowed by the Olympic committee of Sweden to participate.
The Filipino skater placed 8th in the Nebelhorn Trophy Competition last September, which made him miss a secured spot in the Olympics. However, he was alternate, thus was able to take over Majorov's spot.
Martinez said he could not believe he'll be competing again in the Olympics.
He is currently training in California with his coach Vyachelsav Zagorodnuyk (Coach Slava).
Martinez will work on cleaning up his routine and nailing down his technical skills, Coach Slava said.
He had represented the country in the 2014 Winter Olympics, being the first Filipino and Southeast Asian figure skater to participate in the competition. Martinez placed 19th overall.
The 2018 Winter Olympics will be held from February 9 to 25. —KG, GMA News
However, this isn't a call to keep free riding on other Filipinos' success. Sure, it's a call to be proud for Martinez that he's once again competing. There's nothing wrong with shouting Filipino pride for him but free riding on him is another issue. It's time to remember that Martinez didn't make it to the top because he's Filipino -- it's all with his hard work and dedication. If he wins, he wins and if he loses then he loses with grace but will still continue to impress everyone as long as he works hard on improving himself as a figure skater.
Congratulations once again to Martinez for making it to the Winter Olympics.
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