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LTU to aid Gilas’ Olympic bid?

One of the top basketball countries in the world has offered to help Gilas Pilipinas in its quest to qualify for the basketball tournament of the Paris Olympics. In an exclusive interview with The Star, Dr. Mindaugas Balciunas, secretary-general of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation (Lietuvos Krepsinio Federacija), revealed that they have invited the Philippine men’s national team to a series of tune-up games in Lithuania prior to the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament which is in Latvi, just  across their border......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

One more for Gilas pool

Gilas coach Tim Cone has added two players to the Gilas pool from which to choose who will suit up for the country in the coming international competitions starting with the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Latvia on July 2-7. Cone initially named 12 to the pool but later decided to expand the list to 14 to cover for injuries or other reasons that may make some players unavailable......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Gangwon 2024 unveils opening ceremony program

BEIJING, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- The line-up for the opening ceremony promises an array of K-pop stars and cultural performers from the host nation, setting the stage for the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 in South Korea, International Olympic Committee announced on Saturday. According to the announcement, the program was unveiled by the organizing committee for Gangwon 2024 and opening ceremony direc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Gangwon 2024 unveils opening ceremony program

BEIJING, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- The line-up for the opening ceremony promises an array of K-pop stars and cultural performers from the host nation, setting the stage for the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 in South Korea, International Olympic Committee announced on Saturday. According to the announcement, the program was unveiled by the organizing committee for Gangwon 2024 and opening ceremony direc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Beijing 2008 Olympics: one world, one dream

For the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing advocated the idea of "One World, One Dream." However, the dream of the Chinese government is not the dream of everyone. In a vast social system long known for its tight control over its population, it's difficult for controllers and the controlled to share the same ideas.It had been a dream for Beijing to host the Olympic Games ever since the International Olympic Committee (.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Tolentino tells Diaz: Don’t say sorry

It was an emotional moment: Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino consoling in his arms the country’s first Olympic gold medalist, Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

PSA fetes Asiad, SEAG winners

The San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association Awards Night will have a long list of athletes, personalities and entities receiving citations on Jan. 29 at the grand ballroom of the Diamond Hotel......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Hundreds of OFWs in Iraq to lose jobs

With the impending pullout of the United States from its bases in Iraq, hundreds of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are expected to lose their jobs, migration expert Manny Geslani said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

IOC denies Manny Pacquiao exemption to box at Olympics

(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) The International Olympic Committee said former world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao cannot compete for the Philippines at this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Pacquiao, 45, retired in 2021 but sought to box for his country at the Olympics. The IOC's age limit for boxers is 40. The Philippines asked for an exception based on the "universality" entry rule, in which a nat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

IOC denies Manny Pacquiao exemption to box at Olympics

(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) The International Olympic Committee said former world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao cannot compete for the Philippines at this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Pacquiao, 45, retired in 2021 but sought to box for his country at the Olympics. The IOC's age limit for boxers is 40. The Philippines asked for an exception based on the "universality" entry rule, in which a nat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Manny Pacquiao hindi pinayagang lumaban sa Paris Olympics, anyare?

KAHIT isa nang boxing icon, pangarap pa rin ng Pambansang Kamao na si Manny Pacquiao na makapag-uwi ng Olympic gold medal para sa ating bansa. Ngunit sa kasamaang palad, hindi siya pinayagang lumaban sa upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Ang rason ng International Olympic Committee (IOC), lumagpas na sa itinakdang age limit na 40 ang dating.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Pacquiao too old for Paris Games, says Olympic body 

The International Olympic Committee thumbs down the Philippines’ request to include boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in its 2024 Paris Games roster.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Tight sked a challenge for Gilas

How to fit in practices and friendlies with European teams before the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament is a challenge that faces Gilas but team manager Richard del Rosario said yesterday it’s a case of maximizing the use of the small window of preparation......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Gilas not giving up olympic stint remains ultimate goal

In a unified voice, members of Gilas Pilipinas and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas officials declared their commitment to Tim Cone’s four-year program that they hope will end with a ticket to the Olympics......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Setbacks mar Duterte supporters’ rally

As former president Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters prepared for a rally in Davao last night, rumors of a military pullout from the venue circulated, a power interruption occurred and the airport was temporarily closed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Bacolod council backs STEM program at Mansilingan Agro-Industrial HS

Bacolod council backs STEM program at Mansilingan Agro-Industrial HS.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Lacson says Iloilo guv backs NIR

Lacson says Iloilo guv backs NIR.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Garcia backs DOE’s oil, gas search proposal in Alegria

Garcia backs DOE’s oil, gas search proposal in Alegria.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

FARMGATE PRICES LOW | Lacson backs DA probe on possible pork price manipulation

FARMGATE PRICES LOW | Lacson backs DA probe on possible pork price manipulation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Lacson backs move to revert school opening to June

Lacson backs move to revert school opening to June.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024