Pinoy Olympian Michael Martinez Given a Hero's Welcome..
Philippines' pride and sole athlete sent to the recent Winter Olympics in Sochi Michael Martinez was given a hero's welcome (motorcade) last Sunday, February 23, 2014. Followed by a press conference at SM Mall of Asia.His Early Years in Ice Skating..
Michael Martinez first started ice
skating at the tender age of 8 in SM Southmall Skating Rink enrolling in formal
acting lessons towards fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional figure
skater. Eventually, he transferred to SM
Mall of Asia Skating Rink, which had a bigger rink, to continue his trainings
and participate in many local skating competitions. To date,Martinez has garnered
194 medals and trophies from various international and local competitions. Martinez clinched 7th place at the
2013 Nebelhorn Trophy in Germany that qualified him for the 2014 Sochi Winter
Olympics.
During the presscon, one of the interesting question asked was what was in Michael's mind while performing in the program. Michael answered, "I'm doing this for God, for my family, for my country."
He will still continue training with his Russian trainer in the U.S. Michael will only be in the Philippines for 2 days. He has to fly back to the United States to train and prepare for the junior figure skating competition in Bulgaria.
Meet and Greet Michael Martinez
As
a way to thank his fans for their unwavering support, Michael Martinez will be
at the SM Southmall Ice Skating Rink for a meet and greet on February 24 at 4-5
PM, SM Mall of Asia Ice Skating Rink on February 25 at 12- 1 PM, and at the SM
Skating Rink in Megamall’s Mega Fashion Hall on February 25 at 4-5 PM.
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