Philippines’ John Febuar Ceniza competes within the males’s -61kg weightlifting occasion in the course of the Paris 2024 Olympic Video games on the South Paris Area in Paris, on August 7, 2024. (Photograph by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)
CEBU CITY, Philippines – John Febuar Ceniza might need fallen brief in his bid to win a medal within the Paris Olympics, however his mom, Ludy Ceniza, his coaches and a few Cebu sports activities leaders supplied encouraging phrases and unwavering assist.
Ceniza, one among three Cebuano athletes competing within the Paris Olympics, competed within the males’s 61-kilogram weightlifting class on Wednesday night, August 7, on the South Paris Area. The 26-year-old from Barangay Pasil, Cebu Metropolis, was one among 5 weightlifters eradicated within the competitors.
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Regardless of his valiant efforts, Ceniza was unable to elevate 125 kgs within the snatch, failing in all three makes an attempt. It was later revealed that he was nonetheless hampered by a proper shoulder harm sustained over the last Olympic qualifiers in Phuket, Thailand.
Among the many many who watched intently throughout his Olympic debut was his mom, Ludy, who supplied comforting phrases.
“For me, you’re nonetheless a champion, even for those who didn’t win the competitors. Maintain combating, there’s all the time one other likelihood. Possibly God has a special plan for you. We love you,” mentioned Ludy via CDN Digital.
Jessica Honoridez, the athletic director on the College of Cebu (UC) the place Ceniza is a highschool varsity scholar, expressed her admiration for his effort regardless of his harm.
“Congratulations to John for reaching the Paris Olympics. We’re blissful as a result of he actually tried,” mentioned Honoridez, who’s in Paris to assist Ceniza and two-time Olympian and UC athlete Elreen Ando, who competed within the girls’s 59 kgs class later that night time.
Ramon Solis, a former Olympian and one among Ceniza’s trainers, really useful that Ceniza relaxation and totally get well from his harm.
“He ought to relaxation and endure correct rehab for his shoulder. There are extra Olympics to come back. He’s nonetheless younger, and there’s loads of time. I’m proud, particularly since they sacrificed faculty to play within the Olympics,” mentioned Solis.
Christopher Bureros, additionally a coach of Ceniza, praised his combating spirit.
“John Febuar’s efficiency on the Paris 2024 Olympics was a real testomony to his combating spirit. Regardless of battling a major harm, he didn’t let it grow to be a purpose to lose coronary heart,” mentioned Bureros who’s with him in Paris.
Philippine Sports activities Fee (PSC) commissioner Edward Hayco, who was additionally in Paris, expressed his pleasure in Ceniza.
“You’ll all the time be a proud product of Cebu Metropolis’s grassroots program and a shining instance that any odd boy from an odd barangay can dream of turning into an Olympian,” mentioned Hayco.
Within the competitors, Li Fa Bin of China gained the gold medal by lifting a complete of 310 kgs, whereas Thai Theerapong Silachai took the silver medal, and Hampton Morris of the US earned the bronze medal.
Additionally congratulating Ceniza was UC’s president Candice Gotianuy.
“Thanks for the trouble, John! Solely elite athletes make it to the Olympics. That’s an accomplishment by itself. You’ll without end be UC’s pleasure! To the following Olympics!!” mentioned Gotianuy in a Fb submit.
Photograph caption: John Febuar Ceniza competes within the males’s 61-kilogram weightlifting class on the Paris Olympics on Wednesday night, August 7. | AFP picture
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