Yulo nets gold in Qatar; fencer, rower latest to gain berths for Paris Olympics
MANILA – The Philippines’ Carlos Yulo scored a gold over the weekend at the International Gymnastics Federation’s World Cup in Doha, Qatar. This as more Filipino athletes have secured their berths in the Philippine delegation to the Paris Olympics which…
Fil-Am from Los Angeles is 14th PHL athlete to qualify for Paris Olympics
By Jeanne Michael Penaranda MANILA – The Philippine athletes delegation to the Paris Olympics from July 26 to August 11 has ballooned to 14 and the number may yet increase as more qualification competitions are under way. Philippine sports officials…
13 Filipinos secure Paris Olympic berths, more expected – POC
By Jeanne Michael Penaranda MANILA – The Philippine athletes delegation to the Paris Olympics from July 26 to August 11 has increased to 13, bouying hopes for at least 19 athletes to the summer games. A happy Philippine Olympic Committee…
Still the queen, POC chief tells Hidilyn Diaz
MANILA – The country will always be proud of weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz despite her failure to qualify for the Paris Olympics. “You’re still the queen,” Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham Tolentino assured Diaz, who missed out on a fifth straight Olympic…
Hidilyn Diaz fails to win Paris Olympics berth but 3 Pinoy lifters are in
By Jeanne Michael Penaranda PHUKET, Thailand/MANILA — It was a sad day for the country’s first Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz after she failed to claim a berth for the Paris Olympics at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup in…
Petecio, Villegas box their way to Paris Olympics
MANILA – Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas will be going to the Paris Olympics this July rounding up to six the Filipinos already qualified for the July games. This developed as they scored impressive performances at the 1st…
Carlo Biado crowned world pool champion in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Carlo Biado of the Philippines is the new Predator WPA Men’s World 10-Ball champion after defeating Japan’s Naoyuki Oi in their thrilling title showdown at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on…
Meet FilAm world champion speed racer Tim Del Rosario
By Beting Laygo Dolor, Editor MANILA – At 6’4” and more than 200 pounds, this FilAm looks more at home in a basketball court. But he is already a world champion in his chosen sport, being one of only four…
EJ Obiena cops 2 golds in Berlin and Croatia meets, sets new Asian Indoor record
MANILA – Ernest J. Obiena, tTe world’s no. 2 pole vaulter, made it two gold medals last week after winning in ISTAF Berlin early Saturday (PHL) and in Croatia earlier. Obiena cleared 5.93 meters, marking a new Asian and Philippine records…
Hidilyn Diaz skips Asian Championships
MANILA – Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo will skip the forthcoming Asian Weightlifting Championships, a qualifier for the Paris Olympics. It will be recalled that the 32-year-old lifter from Zamboanga had leg cramps while competing in the 59kg category at…
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