Maxine Esteban, a Filipino-Ivorian Olympic fencer, is using her platform to advocate for mental health awareness, legislation, and education in Philippine sports.
Maxine Esteban , a Filipino-Ivorian fencing star, is making waves both on and off the field. After clinching silver and bronze medals at several Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and competing at the Olympic level, Esteban is now focused on supporting Philippine sports through her advocacy for mental health awareness, legislation, and education.
Her Maxine Esteban Student Foundation currently sponsors student-athletes from Ateneo de Manila University and Jubilee Christian Academy, empowering them to reach their full potential in both academics and athletics. Esteban recognizes the financial struggles many student-athletes face and aims to alleviate the mental stress caused by these burdens. Through her foundation, she hopes to provide them with the resources they need to focus on their training and studies.Esteban is also collaborating with fellow Olympians Hidilyn Diaz and EJ Obiena on a proposed National Athlete Protection Act. This act seeks to safeguard athletes through fair treatment, mental health support, injury prevention, and a smooth post-career transition. Esteban believes in giving back to the community and approaches all her endeavors with respect, courtesy, conscientiousness, and passion. After a five-month break since August, Esteban is eager to return to training and competitions in January, with her sights set on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.While fencing is her primary passion, Esteban also enjoys gaming. She has achieved the highest ranks in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and DOTA 2, showcasing her strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Esteban believes gaming can be a valuable tool for stress relief and mental well-being, allowing athletes to take a break from physical and mental fatigue. She is optimistic about esports gaining wider acceptance in the competitive scene, with its inclusion in the Olympics being a significant step forward. Esteban hopes that Dota or ML will be included in the Olympics and aspires to qualify for them
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