Michael Martinez given a warm homecoming after Olympics stint

Filipino Winter Olympian Michael Martinez was given a warm welcome upon his return to the Philippines after his short stint at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

A number of fans lined up outside of the SM Mall of Asia on Thursday to be able to meet the figure skater. Members of the Philippine Skating Union and SM Skating were also present at his homecoming.

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Martinez performed his Olympics routine "Emerald Tiger" during the event.

Watch: Michael Martinez performs for fans, members of the Philippine Skating Union and SM Skating during his homecoming at the Mall of Asia pic.twitter.com/l5hE8Gawvu

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SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc. also presented a certificate of recognition to Martinez for his efforts in representing the country and paving the way for Philippine ice skating.

Martinez finished 28th out of 30 in the men's single skating short program. He needed to enter the top 24 for him to qualify to the free skating round at the same arena.

Martinez only had two weeks of preparation, getting the call on January 23, when Swedish skater Alexander Mojorov's national committee returned his spot. — LA, GMA News