‘Puso in Paris’ showcases exploits of Philippines bet

MANILA, Philippines — The 22 Filipino Olympians will not be fighting alone in France.

Members of Team Philippines – albeit thousands of miles away from home – will enjoy a spirited rally from millions of Filipinos when they compete in the Summer Games from July 26 to Aug. 11 in the posh city of Paris.

The Philippine participation will be accessible live and on-demand courtesy of Smart Communications as the official broadcast partner of the Paris Olympics in a bid to bring the biggest sporting spectacle on earth closer to home.

A historic leap from the broadcast of other Olympiad editions, the Paris Olympics in the digital age will be broadcasted for free on the Smart Livestream App as well as on all social media platforms of Smart Sports and Puso Pilipinas.

Particularly, it will be shown live on major channels like Facebook and YouTube as the Filipinos tune in to the country’s quest for another gold and glory on the heels of weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz’ breakthrough in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to snap a 97-year wait.

“I urge Filipinos to support our national athletes. Tune in to their competitions with the Smart Livestream App which will broadcast the Paris 2024 Games round-the-clock from opening up until the closing ceremonies,” said Jude Turcuato, head of Sports at PLDT and Smart.

Last Tuesday at the Smart Tower in Makati, Smart, led by chairman and top sports patron Manny V. Pangilinan, showed a glimpse of that historic broadcasting coverage by teasing “Puso in Paris” – a mini-documentary series of the Filipinos’ journey to France.

“Puso in Paris” will have four initial parts on the journeys of gymnast Caloy Yulo and boxers Eumir Marcial, Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, Hergie Bacyadan and Aira Villegas.