Michael Martinez to compete at 2018 PyeongChang Olympics

Filipino figure skater Michael Martinez will compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.

This came after Martinez took over the slot of Sweden's Alexander Majorov, who was not allowed by the Olympic committee of Sweden to participate.

The Filipino skater placed 8th in the Nebelhorn Trophy Competition last September, which made him miss a secured spot in the Olympics. However, he was alternate, thus was able to take over Majorov's spot.

Martinez said he could not believe he'll be competing again in the Olympics.

He is currently training in California with his coach Vyachelsav Zagorodnuyk (Coach Slava).

Martinez will work on cleaning up his routine and nailing down his technical skills, Coach Slava said.

He had represented the country in the 2014 Winter Olympics, being the first Filipino and Southeast Asian figure skater to participate in the competition. Martinez placed 19th overall.

The 2018 Winter Olympics will be held from February 9 to 25. —KG, GMA News