Now an Ivorian naturalized player, former top Filipina fencer Maxine Esteban says a 'series of unfortunate events' prompted her to compete for another flag.
MANILA, Philippines – Former top Filipino fencer Maxine Esteban is now charting her path towards a spot in the Paris Olympics, but this time, under a different flag.
Although sports politics reportedly prompted her switch, Esteban said she’ll disclose the reason in the future. “Now, I can say that I am in the right physical and mental space to compete for an Olympic appearance in Paris 2024,” she added. Esteban, who is a four-time Southeast Asian Games medalist, defeated the reigning African silver medalist, Morocco’s Zakarani Youssra in the quarterfinals.
“In my heart, I will always carry two inspirations: The land of my birth and the country I now call home.”
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