Carlo Paalam, binati ng Malakanyang sa pagkakapanalo ng silver medal sa Tokyo Olympics

Nagpaabot ng pagbati ang Malakanyang kay Carlo Paalam na nagwagi ng silver medal sa boxing sa Tokyo Olympics.

Sinabi ni Presidential Spokesman Secretary Harry Roque na ipinagmamalaki ng sambayanang Filipino ang silver medal na nakuha ni Paalam.

Ayon kay Roque, magsisilbing inspirasyon sa mga kabataang Pinoy ang landas na tinahak ni Paalam tungo sa kanyang tagumpay sa Olympics.

Inihayag ni Roque ipinakita ng koponan ng Pilipinas sa Tokyo Olympics ang napakagandang performance dahil nasungkit ang kauna-unahang gold medal sa pamamagitan ni Hidilyn Diaz, dalawang silver medal mula kina Paalam at Nesthy Petecio at bronze medal sa pamamagitan ni Eumir Marcial.

Pinasalamatan ng Malakanyang ang lahat ng atletang Pinoy na sumabak sa Tokyo Olympics sa gitna ng Pandemya ng COVID-19 dahil ibinuhos ang buong lakas at makakaya at naging matagumpay ang kampanya ng bansa sa gintong medalya na inasam sa loob ng 97 taon.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque:

“On Carlo Paalam, The entire Filipino nation is very proud of the silver medal finish of Carlo Paalam in the Men’s Flyweight Boxing Competition in Tokyo. Carlo’s road to the Olympics is the story of Filipinos – one filled with perseverance, sacrifice and hard work. May Carlo’s performance further serve as an inspiration to young generation of Filipinos. We are grateful to all the Filipino athletes who participated in the Tokyo Olympics for showcasing their world-class talent, representing the country, and uplifting the spirit of our people in these trying times of COVID-19. We thank you for giving the Philippines its best Olympic performance in history. Mabuhay ang atletang Pilipino”.

Vic Somintac