Live Better with PHL National Fencer Sophia Catantan

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00:00🎵 Intro Music 🎵

00:24This afternoon, we will be joined by one of the new members of the Philippine Junior Fencing Team,

00:30Sofia Catantan, the younger sister of Olympic fencer Samantha Catantan.

00:37Let's take a look at her story on how she balanced sports and studies here in Live Better.

00:43🎵 Intro Music 🎵

01:09Determined, she has a fighting spirit and she doesn't hold back.

01:14This is how the Philippine National Fencer Sofia Catantan can be described.

01:18A rising star who is currently leading the University of the East in the field of fencing.

01:24Despite her young age, Sofia is determined and strong

01:29to bring honor not only to her school, but also to the whole country.

01:34Although she is often known as the younger sister of the Olympic fencer,

01:39Samantha Catantan was not a hindrance for her sister

01:43to build and develop her own identity in the world of Philippine fencing.

01:49Instead, it served as an inspiration for her to work harder

01:54and prove that she has her own story and success to grow.

01:59At the age of 15, Sofia had a lot of fame and success both inside and outside the country.

02:06She is one of the youngest and most promising athletes in the Philippine fencing scene.

02:13I started fencing when I was 6 years old.

02:17And maybe my motivation is my siblings

02:21because when I was young, I used to watch them compete and train.

02:26And I really saw how they excel in the sports of fencing.

02:32Samantha Catantan is a well-known Olympic fencer.

02:36One of her main inspirations in embracing the world of fencing,

02:40Samantha's success and dedication served as a guide and motivation

02:45for her to improve herself not only as an athlete, but also as an individual.

02:52It helped me because I became more motivated because my sister is really good.

02:59She is different when it comes to training.

03:02And she really works hard.

03:05And if she can do it, I can do it too.

03:10When there is training with her siblings,

03:12the game phase is on as soon as she enters the fencing pit.

03:16Every move, every attack, and every defense

03:20has a goal to improve, improve, and succeed.

03:25For me, I am very brave and aggressive.

03:29Especially when I fight with my sisters.

03:31I don't have any sisters.

03:33And they also beat me up.

03:36And we fight a lot inside the pit.

03:39But when we go outside, we don't really fight.

03:45Of course, the Olympics did not stop her from giving tips to her younger siblings.

03:51She is like a mentor who is always by her side,

03:53ready to share knowledge and experience.

03:56Especially when it comes to techniques and tactics in fencing

04:00that she worked hard and learned.

04:03When I play with her, I also learn a lot.

04:07And she also teaches us movements and tips.

04:12Maybe she always says,

04:15if the move is smaller, it's faster.

04:20Because if the move is big, it's too wild.

04:23And the opponent can see it more.

04:26She not only gives simple tips,

04:29but also techniques.

04:31Samantha gives importance to discipline,

04:35determination, and deep love for the sport.

04:40We always talk before the game or after.

04:44She always tells me,

04:47always do your best.

04:49And when I lose,

04:52take that as an experience.

04:55And when I lose,

04:58I should be more motivated to work even harder.

05:01My sister advised me,

05:04every time I lose,

05:07keep it as a motivation to work even harder.

05:11And focus on my self-improvement.

05:14And you always learn from experience.

05:19Although Sophia enjoys fencing,

05:22she also faces a lot of challenges.

05:25Including balancing her life

05:28as a student and athlete.

05:32Of course, there's a lot of challenges.

05:35Going to school every day from 7am to 4pm.

05:39And then going to training from 7pm onwards.

05:43And when I get home, it's already too late.

05:46And I still have to do schoolwork.

05:49I make sure that I can go to school every day.

05:53And in my free time,

05:55I try to do my schoolwork that I need to finish.

05:59And on the way to training,

06:01I try to rest even for a moment.

06:04And I try to do things that are not important.

06:08Maybe competing abroad.

06:11When we compete abroad or training camps,

06:14I miss a lot of activities and lessons.

06:19But it's good that the teachers in UE

06:22are very considerate.

06:24They gave us many chances

06:27to submit our schoolwork.

06:30There's a lot of times that I cry

06:33because I'm so tired.

06:35But I keep in my mind

06:37all my hard work and sacrifices.

06:41I know that in the future,

06:43all of this will pay off.

06:45Despite the challenges,

06:47becoming a dancer

06:49brought a lot of positive changes

06:51to her life.

06:53Emotionally,

06:55it's my self-confidence.

06:57Physically,

06:59my body is getting stronger.

07:01Mentally,

07:03it's focus,

07:05discipline,

07:07and strategic thinking.

07:09You can think quickly

07:11in every battle.

07:13In every step she took

07:15to leave a mark in the world of fencing,

07:17her family

07:19became a strong environment

07:21of support and inspiration.

07:23Maybe they are

07:25my inspiration

07:27ever since.

07:29To work hard.

07:31And especially my mom.

07:33She's the one who always brings us.

07:35She sacrifices every night.

07:37She brings us to training

07:39and to competitions.

07:41She never misses a competition.

07:43She's always there

07:45to watch and support us.

07:49What is her dream

07:51as an athlete?

07:53Every athlete's dream

07:55is to play in the Olympics.

07:57And hopefully,

07:59I will also qualify soon.

08:01And before that,

08:03next year,

08:05I want to play in Southeast Asian Games

08:07to be held in Thailand

08:09together with my sisters

08:11as a team event.

08:13That's really our dream.

08:15Three of us can be in a team event.

08:17And of course,

08:19I'm one of the teammates.

08:21World tournaments,

08:23Asian Games, and more.

08:25Hopefully, in college,

08:27I can get a scholarship in the US

08:29in one of the NCAA schools

08:31so that

08:33I can gain more experience

08:35and exposure.

08:37Because it's really different

08:39when you have more experience

08:41and you really improve.

08:43It's undeniable

08:45that Sofia Catantan

08:47is a shining star

08:49in the field of fencing.

08:51And she continues to show

08:53the determination in every fight

08:55that she wins.

08:57Her dedication, hard work,

08:59and passion in this sport

09:02make her dream come true

09:04to become an Olympic champion

09:06one day.

09:08In every move of her sword

09:10in every fight,

09:12Sofia shows her

09:14unwavering commitment to the sport.

09:16A commitment

09:18that keeps pushing her

09:20to become a true leader

09:22in the field of fencing.

09:24Her habit and hope

09:26to improve herself

09:28inspire not only her fencers

09:30but also

09:32the young athletes

09:34who dream of success.

09:36Like her brother, Samantha Catantan,

09:38who is an Olympian

09:40and a symbol of never-ending

09:42dedication.

09:44Sofia is also proud

09:46of her success

09:48and following in her sister's footsteps.

09:54And that's where our episode ends this afternoon.

09:56My name is Meg Siozon,

09:58encouraging everyone

10:00to live better.

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