Onyok Velasco

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Onyok Velasco's place in Philippine sports history is secure. His Olympic silver medal in 1996 was a rare moment of glory for the country, and it remains one of the most celebrated achievements in Filipino boxing. He also won gold at the 1994 Asian Games, showcasing his dominance in the region. Beyond the medals, Velasco's induction into the Philippine Sports Commission Hall of Fame in 2021 recognized his lasting contribution to Philippine athletics. His story, from a small town to the world stage, continues to inspire a new generation of boxers.

AwardsOnyok Velasco's most significant awards came from his boxing career. He won a gold medal at the 1994 Asian Games and a silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics. These achievements earned him recognition as one of the Philippines' greatest amateur boxers, and he was later inducted into the Philippine Sports Commission Hall of Fame in 2021.

Honours & Distinctions

Philippine Sports Commission Hall of Fame

Philippine Sports Commission·2021

Inducted for his outstanding achievements in amateur boxing, including his Olympic and Asian Games medals.

Records & Feats

First Filipino boxer to win an Olympic silver medal in 32 years

Historic First·1996

Velasco's silver at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics was the Philippines' first Olympic medal since 1964.