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Palarong Pambansa 2024: DepEd removes pre-qualifying tournament

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Department of Education (DepEd) Assistant Secretary for Field Operations, Dr. Francis Cesar Bringas, has officially announced that the Pre-Qualifying Tournament of the Palarong Pambansa was only a one-time event.  Bringas said the holding of the Pre-Qualifying Tournament will no longer be included in this year’s Palaro that will be held in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 4th, 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

Esteban eyes Paris Olympic fencing berth

Filipino-Ivorian fencer Maxine Esteban will compete in a final Olympic-qualifying tournament in Washington DC on March 15, looking to officially book a ticket to the Summer Games slated in Paris this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Will Lin play against Gilas?

Nine-year NBA veteran Jeremy Lin is eligible to play for Chinese-Taipei against Gilas in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window game at the PhilSports Arena on Feb. 25. He could suit up as a naturalized “import,” having acquired a Taiwan passport in August 2020 or as a local if FIBA grants an exception like it did with Indonesian-American Brandon Jawato.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Gilas women off to great start in FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup

The Gilas Pilipinas women had a strong start in the 2024 FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup after coming up unscathed in the first day of the competition Wednesday at the Singapore Sports Hub......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Japan’s top women’s 3x3 player all praises for Manila Hustle hosting

World No. 25 3x3 player Aoi Katsura had nothing but good words after her second tournament in the Philippines as she led the Zoos Tokyo to the crown in Manila Hustle 3x3 Season 2 over the weekend......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Malabuyo bags silver, Olympic qualifying points in Egypt gymnastics tilt

Filipino-American gymnast Emma Malabuyo snared a floor exercise silver medal and earned some precious Paris Olympic qualifying points in the FIG Apparatus World Cup in Cairo, Egypt......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 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

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

Aoi Katsura-led Zoos rules Manila Hustle 3x3 Season 2

Vengeance was the name of the game for Japan top 3x3 player Aoi Katsura, who led Zoos Tokyo to the title in the bigger and better Manila Hustle 3x3 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on Sunday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Cone rules out Monday-only practice

Gilas head coach Tim Cone said yesterday the option of scheduling Monday-only practice during the PBA Philippine Cup to prepare for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in July isn’t workable and he’ll manage with what time is available after the conference ends......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

All on same page

Whenever there are FIBA windows and major international competitions like the Olympic Qualifying Tournament, SEA and Asian Games, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has been assured of total cooperation from basketball stakeholders in terms of clearing league schedules to free up players who are on the national team.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Olympic qualifying tougher than usual

Only four athletes are so far guaranteed to compete for the Philippines in the Paris Olympics this year but POC president Bambol Tolentino is hopeful more will qualify despite the challenges alog the way......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Journalists harassed, threatened by armed men while covering demolition

At least 12 men, all with guns and wearing bonnets, forced their way inside the gates during the demolition. One of the men pointed a gun at Rowena “Weng” Quejada and told her to stop taking videos. The armed men proceeded to forcibly take her cellphone and bag, including all her IDs and her wallet which contained cash. The post Journalists harassed, threatened by armed men while covering demolition appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 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

Fencer Maxine Esteban closes in on Olympic slot, but not for PH team

Top Filipino fencer Maxine Esteban inches closer to qualifying for the Paris Games, but this time representing Ivory Coast, which she thanked for giving her a ‘shot to retake’ her dream to compete in the Olympics.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

PBA women 3x3 makes return

After seven years of absence, the PBA’s 3x3 tournament for women is up for relaunch......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Clash of schedules

The Philippine men’s national basketball team will not be able to take advantage of the invitation from the Lithuanian Basketball Federation to play friendlies there right before the final FIBA Olympic Qualifier in neighboring Latvia......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Petecio cruises to second Olympic stint 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Olympic silver medalist Nesthy Petecio officially qualified for the Paris Olympics later this year after finishing at the top two spots in the 1st World Qualification Tournament for boxing in Busto Arsizio, Italy, this week. Petecio joined Polish Julia Szeremeta as the two qualified boxers in the women’s 57-kilograms who will.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024