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How the Philippine boxing team KO'd pressure in Tokyo Olympics

Philstar.com
August 18, 2021 | 5:32pm

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine boxing team had a successful run in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

But it was no easy feat as the Filipino pugs had to be physically and mentally ready to compete in the biggest stage of sports.

Hear from the team's sports psychologist Marcus Manalo on how "mindfulness" to led the team to a three-medal haul in Tokyo.

2021 TOKYO OLYMPICS

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