The Paris Olympics Games is fast approaching with Filipinos hoping for the best from the country’s local bets. Heading the list of Filipino athletes are EJ Obiena (Athletics-Polevault); Carlos Yulo (Artistic Gymnastics); Nesthy Petecio, Aira Villegas, and Hergie Bacyadan (Women’s Boxing); Eumir Marcial and Carlo Paalam (Men’s Boxing); and John Ceniza, Elreen Ando, and Vanessa Sarno (Weightlifting); John Cabeng Tolentino (Athletics-Men’s 110m Hurdles), Lauren Hoffman (Athletics-Women’s 400m Hurdles), Aleah Finnegan (Gymnastics), Levi Jung-Ruivivar (Gymnastics), Emma Malabuyo (Gymnastics), Joanie Delgaco (Rowing), Samantha Catantan (Fencing), Bianca Pagdanganan (Golf), Dottie Ardina (Golf), and Kayla Sanchez (Swimming).

Beyond the quest of local athletes, there are several other events to look forward to. That includes the journey of their favorite basketball superstars with NBA’s 2024 version of the redeem team in Team USA bannered by LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry possibly battling other NBA stars including Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert (France), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece), and reigning MVP Nikola Jokic (Serbia).

Aside from that, volleyball is another event to watch. Two-time French Olympian Earvin N’Gapeth alongside Kevin Tillie and Stephen Boyer will try to lead the home crowd. France won the men’s volleyball gold medal at Tokyo 2020. USA will be sending an experienced lineup as well to be led by Micha Christenson, Matt Anderson, Aaron Russell, Max Holt, and Erik Shoji.

Smart Communications Inc., the official broadcast partner of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 in the Philippines, will make sure that local fans don’t miss out on the biggest sports spectacle. Smart will be streaming the events for free, allowing Pinoys to catch all the action and cheer for our PH national athletes. This will cover the opening until the closing ceremonies via the Smart LiveStream App. For those who cannot watch the events live, video on-demand will also be available.