Sochi 2014 Opening Ceremony - Parade of Nations

PHOTO CREDIT: Cherry del Carmen via OPMB

PHOTO CREDIT: Cherry del Carmen via OPMB

PHOTO CREDIT: Cherry del Carmen via OPMB

PHILIPPINES Michael Christian Martinez, Filipino Figure Skater-Road to Olympics 2014 during the Parade of Nations.

His smile while carrying the Philippine flag is priceless!

PHOTO CREDIT: Cherry del Carmen via OPMB

(AFP) The Philippines made its return to the Winter Olympics early Saturday, with 17-year-old figure skater Michael Christian Martinez carrying the flag during the opening ceremonies as the country’s lone representative to the Sochi Games.

@ Olympic Plaza. Taken after the Team Welcome Ceremony

Michael Christian Martinez, ranked fifth in the World Junior Figure Skating Championships, will be the first skater ever to represent the Philippines in the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, in February 7.

"Before there was no one to hold on to, only my mom but no one else," said Martinez, a Catholic. "So I'm holding on to God. Every competition I ask him for help and confidence and it really works!"

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