Walter Torres

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Walter Torres
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Birth nameWalter Francis K. Torres
Born (1967-12-03) December 3, 1967 (age 55)
Sport
Sport Fencing

Walter Francis K. Torres (born December 3, 1967) is a Filipino sports administrator and former fencer who currently serves as a commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission since 2022. [1] Torres competed in the individual foil event at the 1992 Summer Olympics. [2]

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References

  1. Guillang, Michelle (December 28, 2022). "PBBM appoints new officials for NBI, PSC, Civil Defense". Daily Tribune. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  2. "Walter Torres Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2011.