Filipino rower qualifies in 2020 Tokyo Olympics quarterfinals

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Filipino rower Cris Nievarez during the heats of the men's single sculls event at the Sea Forest Waterway during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, J Source: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images

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Filipino rower Chris Nievarez has qualified for the men's single sculls quarterfinals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

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The last time a Filipino rower competed was in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, with Benjie Tolentino for the men;s single sculls
Also competing this year are gofer Juvic Pagusan sa , skateboarder Margie Didal, lifters Hidilyn Diaz and Elreen Ando
Also joining the Philippine Olympic Team are paul vaulter EJ Obiena, gymnast Caloy Yulo, boxers Eumir Marcial, Irish Magno, Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam, with Kurt Barbosa for Taekwondo and in shooting, Jayson Velez

The 21 year old Chris Nievarez is set to compete on Monday, 26 July

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