00:00After getting a top spot in the rankings of the International Federation of Muay Thai Associations,
00:06the Filipino Muay Thai fighter, Sly Erika Bumogau, is hoping to serve as an inspiration to her young athletes.
00:15This is the story of Rafael Bandayrel.
00:17The Filipino Muay Thai fighter, Sly Erika Bumogau, is hoping to serve as an inspiration to her young athletes.
00:30This is the story of Rafael Bandayrel.
00:42This is the story of Rafael Bandayrel.
00:53It feels so nice to be a role model to the younger generation.
01:00As much as possible, I want to be my best self.
01:05Because they look up to me and I'm a believer of leading by example.
01:12Bumogau has been nominated in the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games or AIMAG.
01:19Unfortunately, the multi-sport event was canceled this year.
01:23Despite this, she is still competing in international competitions.
01:29Right now, we're on standby for other amateur announcements.
01:36But as of this moment, our coaches are looking for more professional fights.
01:43So that we can tune up before joining the multi-sport amateur events of AIMAG.
01:51In addition to being a 23-year-old athlete,
01:53she also aims to serve as an inspiration to the Philippines in the biggest sports event.
01:58If there's an opportunity, Muay Thai will be included in the Olympics.
02:04Rafael Bandayrel for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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