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8 Pinoy Athletes Just One Awesome Sponsor Away from Superstardom

  • Posted on Aug 2, 2021Aug 2, 2021
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  • Tim Henares
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Hidilyn Diaz is still the talk of the town, but with multiple (as of this writing) Pinoy athletes still on track to winning medals for the Philippines, there’s renewed interest in actually investing in our non-basketball athletes. The government can of course play a part in this, but corporate sponsorships can simply bridge some of our nation’s finest into becoming international powerhouses for years to come.

But not all corporate sponsors are made equal. Here now are just 8 athlete-sponsor partnerships so perfect, they should get to drawing up the contract yesterday.

8. Nesthy Petecio – Boxing

The Sponsor: Nestea

Via Instagram/neshpetecio

The most obvious pairing starts this list off. With at the very least a silver medal guaranteed at this point, the fiery Nesthy Petecio has endured so many Nestea puns by now that they may as well pull the trigger on it. Sure, the brand’s already given us one social media post acknowledging their “katukayo”, but Nestea’s copywriters must be rubbing their hands in glee at the prospect of an official partnership.

LOL: Pinoys Want a Lifetime Supply of Nestea for Nesthy Petecio
LOL: Pinoys Want a Lifetime Supply of Nestea for Nesthy Petecio
Kyzia Maramara | Aug 02, 2021

 


7. Michael Martinez – Figure Skating

The Sponsor: Selecta

There’s no reason to look far and beyond for the perfect sponsor for our Winter Olympic hopeful. We’ve loved Michael Martinez since Sochi, and being backed by an ice cream brand seems deliciously appropriate. Just imagine the commercial spots!

ATTN: Figure Skater Michael Martinez Needs Your Support for the 2022 Winter Olympics
ATTN: Figure Skater Michael Martinez Needs Your Support for the 2022 Winter Olympics
Meryl Medel | Jul 29, 2021

 

6. The Philippine Volcanoes – Rugby

The Sponsor: PDEA

Via Facebook/Philippine Rugby - Philippine Volcanoes National Team

Yes, this is the only non-corporate sponsor on the list. No, we have no plans of explaining this one.

 


5. Eumir Marcial – Boxing

The Sponsor: Dragon Katol

Via Instagram/eumirmarcial

A stunning KO victory within 2 minutes tells you everything you need to know about Eumir’s boxing prowess. Dragon Katol’s infamous slogan — “Dragon kung umusok, lamok siguradong tepok” — is the perfect descriptor for this slugger, although he’s definitely taking down much more than just mosquitoes at this point.

 

4. Carlos Yulo – Gymnastics

The Sponsor: Wilcon Home Depot

Via Instagram/c_edrielzxs

The king of floor exercises meets the king of flooring! Perfection.

 


3. Margielyn Didal – Skateboarding

The Sponsor: Sony Playstation

Via Instagram/margielyndidal

With Activision, makers of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series going through some really gnarly legal problems at the moment, Sony Playstation would be best served to spearhead the natural evolution of X-Sport (and now Olympic) games by creating a new poster child for the sport for a new generation. It really helps that Margie recently took a picture with a Tony Hawk lookalike, for that matter.

Looks like Olympic skateboarder Margielyn Didal got to meet the legend Tony Hawk 😂 pic.twitter.com/yJG3zrhmTq

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 26, 2021


What an uncanny resemblance!

Margielyn Didal Finished 7th at the Tokyo Olympics But Her ~Energy~ Wins the Internet
Margielyn Didal Finished 7th at the Tokyo Olympics But Her ~Energy~ Wins the Internet
Kyzia Maramara | Jul 26, 2021

 

2. Carlo Paalam – Boxing

The Sponsor: St. Peter’s

Via Instagram/paalamcarlo

Let’s face it: St. Peter’s isn’t above using a little bit (okay, a lot of) gallows humor to get people talking. This rising star in boxing has a name that’s just perfect and wildly inappropriate enough for St. Peter’s brand of dark humor.

 

1. The Azkals – Soccer

The Sponsor: Dakak Resort

Via Instagram/theazkalsph

Sure, the Azkals were already well-funded, but there’s something about being Dakak’s soccer team that would really take the Azkals to newer heights than ever before.

 

Got any dream athlete-brand partnerships? Sound off in the comments!


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