After encouraging performances in the Paris Olympics, trailblazers Joanie Delgaco, Sam Catantan and Nesthy Petecio emphasized the importance of inspiring the next generation of young athletes.

An injured Sam Catantan leaned on her spirit and determination as she went toe-to-toe with World No. 2 fencer Arianna Errigo in the recent Paris Olympics.

Despite retearing her left ACL, Filipina Olympian Sam Catantan is eager to have a full recovery and make it back to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

After a valiant effort in her Olympic debut, fencer Sam Catantan is already eyeing the next edition of the quadrennial meet that's slated in Los Angeles.

Debuting Filipina Olympic fencer Sam Catantan put up quite a fight but came up short against veteran Arianna Errigo, 15-12, in the women’s foil individual table of 32 Sunday afternoon (Manila time).