Nesthy Petecio

Awards & Honours

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Nesthy Petecio's list of achievements is nothing short of extraordinary. She stands alone as the first Filipino boxer, male or female, to win two Olympic medals. Her gold at the 2019 World Championships made her only the second Filipina to win a world boxing title. Beyond the medals, she has been a trailblazer for women's boxing in the Philippines, inspiring a generation of young girls to take up the sport. Her resilience in bouncing back from a near-quit in 2018 to win world and Olympic medals is a testament to her unyielding spirit. She is a true national treasure.

AwardsNesthy Petecio has won numerous awards in her boxing career. Her most notable achievements include a gold medal at the 2019 AIBA World Championships, a silver at the 2014 AIBA World Championships, and Olympic medals: silver at Tokyo 2020 and bronze at Paris 2024. She has also won multiple golds at the Southeast Asian Games and other international tournaments, establishing her as one of the Philippines' greatest amateur boxers.

Honours & Distinctions

Philippine Coast Guard Petty Officer

Philippine Coast Guard·2024

Honorary appointment for her athletic achievements.

Rankings & Lists

Top 10 Female Boxers

Boxing News·2024

Records & Feats

First Filipino boxer to win multiple Olympic medals

Historic First·2024

Won silver in Tokyo 2020 and bronze in Paris 2024.

First Filipina to win an Olympic medal in boxing

Historic First·2021

Silver in the women's featherweight event at Tokyo 2020.