Sports
Teen table tennis player Cruz hopes to qualify for Paris Olympics
March 21, 2024, 6:05 pm
MANILA – Table tennis player Kheith Rhynne Cruz is ready to face the challenge in her bid to compete in the Olympics. The 17-year-old will join the Europe Open in Czechia (April) and the Asian Championships in Thailand (May), both qualifiers for the Paris Games set July 26 to Aug. 11. “I… Read More
PH to host FIVB Men's World Championship next year
March 21, 2024, 6:38 am
MANILA – The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and Volleyball World announced on Wednesday night the selection of the Philippines as host of the prestigious Men’s World Championship next year. The tournament, featuring the world’s top 32 teams, will be held on Sept. 12 -28, 2025.… Read More
PH lifters to join final Olympic qualifier in Thailand
March 20, 2024, 1:29 pm Updated on March 20, 2024, 10:53 pm
MANILA – Hidilyn Diaz will lead the country's last hurrah for Olympic berths in the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup scheduled in Phuket, Thailand on March 31 to April 11. Joining the 2020 Tokyo Olympic gold medalist in the tournament, which is the final qualifier for the… Read More
Russian, Belarusian athletes not allowed to attend Olympics opening
March 20, 2024, 12:01 pm
ANKARA – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Tuesday that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in the 2024 Olympics in Paris will not be able to take part in the opening ceremony. Athletes from both countries were banned after Russia's war on Ukraine in February 2022. Those who… Read More
Paris Olympics basketball tournament draws announced
March 20, 2024, 11:56 am
MANILA – The draws for the men's and women's basketball competitions in the forthcoming Paris Olympics were held at the Patrick Baumann House of Basketball in Mies, Switzerland on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila). According to the FIBA press release, American Carmelo and Australian Penny Taylor… Read More
Barcelona-based Batangueño best Filipino finisher in Rome Marathon
March 19, 2024, 10:17 pm Updated on March 19, 2024, 10:33 pm
MANILA – From being a food vendor in Mabini, Batangas over two decades ago, Rixone Martinez has literally gone places. On Sunday (Italy time), he emerged the best Filipino finisher in Run Rome the Marathon, finishing the 42.195-kilometer race dominated by Kenyan runners in three hours, 7 minutes… Read More
Eala, Bolden named Women in Sports Awards' Athletes of the Year
March 19, 2024, 7:56 pm
MANILA – Tennis' Alex Eala and football's Sarina Bolden were named Athletes of the Year of the inaugural Women in Sports Awards which will be held Wednesday night at Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. Eala, 18, bagged the women's singles and mixed doubles bronze medals at the 2023 Asian Games… Read More
PH removed from WADA compliance watch list
March 19, 2024, 6:52 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has been removed from the compliance watch list of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). According to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), WADA already cleared the Philippines from its compliance watch list, saying that the Philippine National Anti-Doping… Read More
Ilocos Norte to host pilot leg of Milo marathon
March 19, 2024, 6:27 pm
LAOAG CITY – Around 8,000 participants are expected to join the pilot leg of the 2024 Milo Marathon in this city on April 7. “For the convenience of participants, we have set up a registration booth at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Sports Stadium as well as in some participating commercial… Read More
ABAP to send lean team to Olympic qualifier in Bangkok
March 19, 2024, 6:21 pm
MANILA – The Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) will send a lean team to the 2nd World Qualification Tournament scheduled from May 23 to June 3 in Bangkok, Thailand. “There are still under evaluation, we don't need to send all to Thailand because we want our coaches to… Read More
Tacloban boxer realizes Olympic dream
March 18, 2024, 3:08 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Aira Villegas is still on cloud nine a week after clinching a slot to this year’s Paris Olympics “It is my dream to compete and represent our country in the Olympics,” Villegas, 28, told reporters in an interview here Monday. She punched her way to Paris with a 5-0 win over… Read More
'Worshipful Master' rules Philracom 3YO Maiden Stakes
March 18, 2024, 12:55 pm
MANILA – Top favorite Worshipful Master of James Anthony Rabano ruled the 2024 Philracom 3YO Maiden Stakes at the Metroturf in Malvar, Batangas last Sunday. The low profile-Pinay Pharaoh progeny bred by Herminio "Hermie" Esguerra and trained by Ruben Tupas left Primavera (top billing out of… Read More
PH fencing group congratulates Esteban for clinching Olympics slot
March 18, 2024, 12:02 pm Updated on March 19, 2024, 5:18 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Fencing Association (PFA) welcomed the news of Maxine Isabel Esteban qualifying for the Paris Olympics this July, wishing her "all the best" in the Games, said president Rene Gacuma in an interview on Monday. "Good luck and all the best!" commented national coach Amatov… Read More
PH lawn bowlers shine in Asian Championships
March 18, 2024, 11:38 am
MANILA – The Philippines had another successful campaign at the 15th Asian Lawn Bowls Championship which was held from March 3-10 in Pattaya, Thailand. The Filipinos were second overall with three gold, one silver, and three bronze medals, improving their three-gold and two-bronze finish in… Read More
PH's best gather for All-Women Sports Awards March 20
March 17, 2024, 4:57 pm
MANILA – A slew of outstanding women athletic performers in the year just past will be in the spotlight during the inaugural All-Women Sports Awards on March 20 at Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. Among the major awardees are national basketball team mainstay Jack Aminam, Asian 400-meter… Read More
Manalili leads Letran to lopsided victory in NCAA jrs finals opener
March 16, 2024, 6:29 pm
MANILA – Moses Manalili sizzled with 35 points in leading defending champion Letran to a 97-80 victory over Perpetual Help in Game 1 of the NCAA Season 99 junior basketball best-of-three title series at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Saturday. The Squires will try to wrap up the series… Read More
NU ends UAAP men's volleyball 1st round on top with six wins
March 16, 2024, 5:00 pm
MANILA – Defending champion National University recovered from a third-set loss to beat De La Salle University, 25-20, 25-16, 23-25, 25-21, to secure the lead in the first round of eliminations in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball tournament at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on… Read More
UST eyes first-round sweep in UAAP women's volleyball
March 15, 2024, 5:42 pm
MANILA – University of Santo Tomas (UST) aims a first-round sweep when it battles Adamson in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday. The Tigresses take on the Lady Falcons at 4 p.m. with the hope of repeating the feat they achieved in the… Read More
School leagues commended for helping PSC grassroots programs
March 15, 2024, 4:41 pm
MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann has commended the Private Schools Athletics Association (PRISAA), the State Colleges and Universities Athletics Association (SCUAA) and the Palarong Pambansa for bringing the platforms for young athletes nationwide.… Read More
Newcomers Criss Cross, Maverick clash in Spikers' Turf Open Conference
March 14, 2024, 7:05 pm
MANILA – Newcomers Criss Cross and Maverick will make their debuts in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference on Friday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The King Crunchers will bank on veterans Ysay Marasigan, Kim Malabunga, and Vince Mangulabnan in the absence of ace spiker Marck Espejo in… Read More
