Aira Villegas from Tacloban City wins Bronze Medal for the Philippines in Boxing 50kgs at Paris 2024. The Olympians campaing was brought to an end after she lost to Buse Naz Cakiroglu of Turkey by way of unanimous decision.
PROFILE
VILLEGAS Aira
Philippines
Boxing
Date of Birth: 1 Aug 1995
Age: 29
Gender: Female
Function: Athlete
Height m / ft in: 1.58/5’2”
Place of birth: TACLOBAN CITY
Birth Country: Philippines
Place of residence : TACLOBAN CITY
Residence Country: Philippines
Biographical Information
Highlights:
Asian Games
| Rank | Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Women’s 50kg | 2023 | Hangzhou, CHN |
1st World Qualification Tournament
| Rank | Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Women’s 50kg | 2024 | Busto Arsizio, ITA |
Note:
Results in Non-Olympic events are not included in the above section.
Family:
Older brother, Rominick.
Position Style:
Southpaw.
Ambition:
Aims to win the gold medal at Paris 2024.
Languages Spoken:
English, Filipino
Start:
Started boxing at the age of nine.
Reason:
Started when her older brother, Rominick, would train her just for fun.
Influence:
Her parents.
General Interest
OLYMPIC SCHOLARSHIP
In 2021, Villegas was selected by the Philippine Olympic Committee for the Olympic Solidarity Scholarship Grant from the International Olympic Committee.
EYE-RAISING LOOK
Sports a self-made cut/scar over her left eye.
Milestones
Qualified for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 via the 1st World Qualifying Tournament, defeating Zlatislava Chukanova (BUL) 5-0 in the decisive bout.
Reached the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Championships, losing 5-0 to Buse Cakiroglu (TUR).
Bronze medallist at the 2019 South East Asian Games.
Philippine national champion (2016).
Social Media:
- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iiamairavillegas/
SOURCE: OLYMPICS.COM
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