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Tolentino: Our athletes are prepared
Team Philippines will be prepared and ready to win when it marches to the 19th Asian Games that will open on Saturday at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, China. No less than Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino declared their readiness, saying that they will deploy the best and most prepared athletes in the prestigious quadrennial meet that got delayed by a year due to Covid pandemic. Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, the first Filipino to win an Olympic gold medal, will be at the helm together with other standouts like pole vaulter EJ Obiena, swimmer Kayla Sanchez, and boxers Eumir Marcial, Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam. Although expectations will be tempered on the chances of Diaz as she will compete in the heavier 59-kilogram category, she is still expected to make her presence felt as she had already warmed up in the World Weightlifting Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia after finishing seventh. Even the boxers will be ready as they are coming off an intensive training in India and Australia in a bid to dominate the Asian Games that will also serve as a qualifying tourney for the Paris Olympics. Tolentino said he has high hopes for the 396-man national delegation. “We are very much prepared. Some of our athletes are coming off from their training abroad,” said Tolentino, who will join Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richard “Dickie” Bachmann in leading the send-off ceremony for Team Philippines on Monday at the Philippine International Convention Center. In the previous edition of the Asian Games in Jakarta in 2018, the Filipinos finished 19th after pocketing four gold, two silver and 15 bronze medals. It was the country’s best finish since grabbing five gold medals in 1951 in New Delhi, seven gold medals in 1962 in Jakarta, eight gold medals in 1958 in Tokyo and 14 gold medals in 1954 in Manila. The first batch of Filipino athletes had already left for Hangzhou. First to leave were Olympian Cris Nievarez and the national rowing team composed of Joanie Delgaco, Tammy Sha, Feiza Lenton, Edgar Ilas, and Zuriel Sumintac with coaches Shukhrat Ganiev, Ed Maerina, Nic Jasmin and Con Fornea. The rowers will kick off their campaign in the men’s single sculls, lightweight men’s double sculls, women’s single sculls, and lightweight women’s double sculls on Wednesday at the Olympic Sports Expo Center. Also first to arrive in the bustling city in Hangzhou, the capital and most populous city in Zhejiang Province, are the staff of the national women’s football team, windsurfers and indoor and beach volleyball players. The national booters, popularly known as the Filipinas, are expected to arrive in the coming days in batches as they kick off their campaign on Tuesday. Tolentino said exceeding their performance in the previous Asian Games will already be considered as a success. “This will be the best of the team. We hope to exceed our performance for the last four years,” said Tolentino, who is pinning his hopes on Diaz as well as Asia’s best vaulter Obiena, Olympic medalists Marcial, Petecio and Paalam, and two-time Olympic medalist Sanchez. “We have high hopes for medals in weightlifting, boxing, swimming, and e-sports, with potential surprises in martial arts as well.” The post Tolentino: Our athletes are prepared appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Phl spikers keenly await draw
Whether the Philippine beach volleyball teams will make inroads in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou will be determined during today’s groupings, Philippine National Volleyball Federation national commission chief Tonyboy Liao said. The Philippine volleyball teams flew to Hangzhou last Saturday to become of the early birds. “There’s a general technical meeting for pool play. They haven’t started I don’t know who we will be up against,” said Liao, also the commissioner of the Premier Volleyball League. “There’s no meeting yet so we don’t know the pool play. Once the groupings have been decided, then we can gauge our chances.” “The preliminary inquiry was yesterday so most likely, the general technical meeting was last night.” Ranran Abdilla, James Buytrago, Jude Garcia and Jaron Requinton, the core players who snagged three bronze medals in the Southeast Asian Games, will banner the squad in men’s play. With the dynamic duo of Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons unavailable for the national team, it’s up to Dij Rodriguez, Gene Eslapor, Grydelle Matibag and Khylem Progella to banner the Philippines as this will be the first time in 17 years the country will join the women’s volleyball tournament in the Asiad since the Filipino-American pair of Diane Pascua and Heidi Ilustre finished seventh in 2006. The post Phl spikers keenly await draw appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Sights to see in Bataan and more
The gorgeous countryside of Bataan province is calling out to motorcycle aficionados and road trippers with ths Explore Bataan promo of The Oriental Hotel and Resort in Mariveles. Room rates are now at P3,888 for deluxe cellar and P4,888 for deluxe executive, with breakfast for two and a 10 percent discount at the Cocoon Restaurant and Forest Grill. Road trippers can pamper themselves at the circular pool and get signature massages at the Asian-themed spa after a long ride. [caption id="attachment_178864" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Riders at the Mt. Samat Dambana ng Kagitingan. | PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF BATAAN ORIENTAL HOTELS[/caption] The Oriental’s partner tour operator, Aura Mosca, has unique itineraries for guests, or customized tours which combine nature, adventure, culture and cuisine. Those who wosh to explore on their own may consider these suggested and Instagram-worthy must-see pitstops: First Line of Defense Monument. A larger-than-life tableau of the USAFFE 38th Infantry Division at the Layac Junction in Dinalupihan who bore the brunt of the first Japanese attacks in 1941, and liberated the same area in 1945. Bataan Tourism Center. Located in Balanga City, this one-stop government information center has a diorama, mini-museum, audio-visual room for war documentaries and tourism videos, a pasalubong store, and a public park with gardens, lagoon and amphitheater. World War 2 Surrender Site. The spot inside the Balanga Elementary School where Filipino and American troops surrendered to the Japanese in 1942, and is depicted through life-size bronze tableau and a war museum. City of Balanga Wetlands and Nature Park. A 34-hectare mangrove forest which is habitat to some 9,500 native and migratory birds in the Manila Bay wetlands. Dambana ng Kagitingan. Bataan’s touristic and historic icon, this is a World War 2 memorial complex which immortalizes the uncommon valor of soldiers who defended the country against Japan. Its centerpiece is a 92-meter concrete cross and a war museum memorabilia on top of Mt. Samat in Pilar. At the foot of the mountain are recreational facilities, forest trails, waterfall and natural pool. Death March Kilometer Zero Marker. A memorial plaza in Mariveles where some 70,000 prisoners of war were gathered by the Japanese for a grueling 100-kilometer walk to their prison camp in Capas, Tarlac. Five Fingers Cove. A picture-perfect series of coves where guests can go hopping aboard outrigger boats. Morong. A coastal town on the peninsula’s far end which is known for its fine sand coastline dotted with cozy beach resorts and the conservation center for sea turtles. For more information, log on to www.bataan.theorientalhotels.com or follow The Oriental Bataan on Facebook or Instagram. The post Sights to see in Bataan and more appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
POC chief expects more SEA Games wins
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — More medals are expected by Team Philippines in the last two days of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games. Philippine Olympic Committee president Rep. Abraham Tolentino said as the Filipinos got ready to further improve their running tally of 46 golds, 72 silvers and 88 bronze medals early Monday. “We will surpass our medal tally in Vietnam,” said Tolentino. “It's achievable, God-willing it might (even) reach 60 (golds).” During the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam last year, Filipino athletes hauled 52 golds, 70 silvers and 105 bronzes. Tolentino feels that sports where Filipinos will still see action, like kickboxing, taekwondo, arnis, weightlifting, judo, wrestling, dragonboat, beach volleyball, jet ski and sepak takraw, can still contribute to the Philippine cause. “If you get one each (gold) on these sports, definitely we will surpass the 52 golds in Vietnam. We already surpassed the silver. We only have 70 (silvers) in Vietnam, we have now 72,” said Tolentino. “There could be surprises out there,” added Tolentino, making special mention of the Philippines’ soft tennis, team which became the games’ unofficial champion after delivering three gold, one silver and a bronze medal, to improve on its 3-0-1 finish in the 2019 SEA Games. The POC chief also lauded the taekwondo team, which bagged 6 golds (led by the title triumph of Kurt Barbosa), a silver and 4 bronze medals. The post POC chief expects more SEA Games wins appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
`Compete with all your heart,’ Go tells SEA Games-bound athletes
On Monday, 24 April, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go expressed his full support for Filipino athletes competing in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia as he attended their send-off ceremony at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. The event was led by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. who encouraged the Filipino athletes to go for the gold and bring back the Philippines' number one spot in the Games. In an interview during the event, Go, as chair of the Senate Committee on Sports and a sports enthusiast himself, said he understands the value of sports in the lives of young Filipinos. "Nandirito po ako to support. Being a sports enthusiast, noon pa talagang mahilig na po ako sa sports," said Go. "And that’s one way of encouraging the youth to get into sports and stay away from drugs. Isa po ito sa pamamaraan na ilayo po natin ang ating mga kabataan sa iligal na droga. Get into sports, stay away from drugs, and keep them healthy and fit," he added. To help in this cause, Go shared that he sponsored and defended additional funding for the Philippine Sports Commission during its 2023 budget deliberation, particularly for grassroots sports development and in support of athletes joining international competitions. "Gaya noon, full support po ako sa ating mga atleta. Not only sa SEA Games, Asian Games, Olympics, full support po ako," he said. Go continued, "In fact, during the budget deliberation, ang budget po ng PSC less than P200 million. Ako po ‘yung nag-defend at nag-suggest ng dagdag sa pondo nila." "Nagdagdag po tayo ng P1 billion sa budget ng PSC including budget na po para sa Southeast Asian Games, sa iba pang mga grassroots program, not only sa international competition, pati sa local," he added. Particularly, the increase in the PSC's 2023 budget reflected in the General Appropriations Act is intended to support Filipino athletes in the 2022 Asian Games, 2023 Southeast Asian Games, and 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Furthermore, athletes competing in the ASEAN Para Games, Asian Indoor Martial Arts Games, World Combat Games, World Beach Games, Asian Beach Games, and World Beach Games will receive similar support. Portions of the funds were allotted for the country's hosting of the FIBA World Cup in 2023 as well as for several sports programs, such as Batang Pinoy, the Philippine National Games, and the grassroots program under the Sports Development Council. There are also funds allocated for the development of sports infrastructure across the country, as well as for advanced research and development in sports sciences and sports technology. When asked about his message to the athletes, Go echoed Marcos' words of encouragement, "Sinabi na rin po ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos kanina, 'Go, go, go for the gold.' Ibig sabihin sana magtsa-champion po tayo. Ibalik natin ‘yung pagiging No.1 natin." Go reminded the athletes that the important thing is to fight and compete with all their hearts, as Filipinos are known for their passion and perseverance. Around 860 Filipino athletes, 76 reserved players, and 347 sports officials, medical personnel, and support staff will travel to Cambodia to compete in 608 events across 38 sports categories from 5-17 May. With the impressive performance of Filipino athletes in the 2021 SEA Games in Vietnam, where they brought home 227 medals, including 52 gold, 70 silver, and 105 bronze, the Philippines is poised to once again make a strong showing in the upcoming games. In the 2019 SEA Games, the Philippines hosted the event and emerged as the overall champion with 149 gold medals, 117 silver medals, and 121 bronze medals. The National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act, or Republic Act No. 10699, entitles SEA Games gold medalists to a P300,000 incentive, silver medalists to P150,000, and bronze medalists to P60,000. During the Duterte administration, Go advocated for additional benefits to medalists. An advocate for grassroots sports development, Go earlier authored and co-sponsored RA 11470, establishing the National Academy of Sports in 2020 as part of his vision to ensure promising young athletes can further hone their talents while getting quality education. The NAS is a government-run academy aimed at developing the country’s future athletes by offering quality secondary education with a special curriculum on sports for gifted young Filipinos who want to enhance their physical and mental capabilities in sports. The senator also filed Senate Bill No. 423, or the proposed Philippine National Games Act of 2022, to provide a structure for a more comprehensive national sports program, linking grassroots sports promotion to national sports development The post `Compete with all your heart,’ Go tells SEA Games-bound athletes appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Phl lady spikers face Cambodians
The Philippines could take advantage of a favorable schedule in Group B to build momentum in its mission to end an 18-year podium drought in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games women’s volleyball competition in Cambodia next month. Pitted against the host team to start the hostilities on 9 May, the seasoned Filipinas are the overwhelming favorites facing the Cambodians who are making a debut in the division since the country joined the biennial meet in 1961. Driven by the success of its men’s team which won bronze in last year’s pandemic-delayed Hanoi SEA Games, Cambodia decided to field a fledgling women’s squad hoping to get a good result on home soil. “We are ambitious, so we want to be well prepared and take the opportunity to enter women’s teams (indoor and beach volleyball) for the first time at the SEA Games. We believe the technical skills of our players will be close to the top teams – and certainly better than some nations in the region,” a confident Volleyball Federation of Cambodia secretary-general Aing Serey Piseth said in an interview with the Phnom Penh Post. But the battle-tested Pinay Spikers are sure to exploit all their advantages in skills, experience, and firepower to give the still wet-behind-the-ears Cambodians a rude welcome to jumpstart their campaign to win a medal for the first time since claiming bronze in the 2005 Manila edition. Game time is set at 7:30 p.m. (Cambodia time) at the Morodok Techo Elephant Hall. The Nationals, who finished fourth in the previous contest, hope to use a win against the home team as springboard when they face last edition’s silver medalist Vietnam on 10 May. The Philippine team, skippered by Alyssa Valdez, will wrap up the group stage against underdog Singapore on 11 May. Bracketed in Group A are defending champion Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar. The top two teams in the group stage will face off in the crossover semifinals. The Nationals are currently in Japan for a two-week training camp which will wrap up on 28 April. Joining Valdez in the 14-woman roster handled by Brazilian head coach Jorge Souza de Brito are her Creamline teammates Tots Carlos, setter Jia Morado-de Guzman, Ced Domingo, Jema Galanza, Michele Gumabo and libero Klya Atienza. Also in the squad are Chery Tiggo’s Mylene Paat, Gel Cayuna and Chai Troncoso of Cignal, Dell Palomata of PLDT, and Choco Mucho’s Cherry Nunag and Kat Tolentino and Akari’s defense specialist Bang Pineda, a last-minute replacement for injured PLDT libero Kath Arado. Meanwhile, the men’s national team opens its campaign on 3 May against defending champion Indonesia in Group A. Inserted in the group of death following a re-draw, the Filipinos will then take on Cambodia on 4 May before squaring off against Singapore on 6 May. The post Phl lady spikers face Cambodians appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Remolino, Alcoseba lead triathletes competing in Talisay City Aquathlon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some of the country’s finest triathletes and up-and-comers will be seen in action on Sunday’s inaugural Talisay City Aquathlon at the Borromeo Beach Resort in Barangay Pooc. Talisay City’s pride, 31st Southeast Asian Games triathlon silver medalist Andrew Kim Remolino and women’s triathlon bronze medalist Raven Faith Alcoseba will go up […] The post Remolino, Alcoseba lead triathletes competing in Talisay City Aquathlon appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Rondina, Pons lead Philippines quest for beach volleyball Olympic slots
Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons, part of the national team that snared two bronze medals in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games in Subic, will spearhead the women’s squad that is also composed of Dij Rodriguez, Babylove Barbon and reserves Mer Jauculan and Gen Eslapor......»»
Gervacio focuses on SEAG beach volleyball stint
Southeast Asian Games bronze medalist Angeline "Dzi" Gervacio has given up playing for Perlas Spikers in the PVL's historic professional debut to focus on the national beach volley team seeing action in the Hanoi Games late this year......»»
World champion Pavan shares beach volleyball tips to Rondina, Pons
Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons as well as other members of the Creamline beach volleyball squad got a chance to meet and talk with world champion Sarah Pavan on Wednesday through Zoom. The 6-foot-6 Canadian star gave an inspirational talk and some tips on how to be successful in the sport. Rondina, who led the Philippines to a bronze medal in the 30th Southeast Asian Games last December and is a four-time UAAP beach volleyball champion, was grateful for the experience. Mixed emotions whooooaaaa got a chance to talk to @SarahPavan mheeeen!!!! ????????????????????Solid!!!! Thank you for your time Idol ???????? can’t wait to see you back on the court!!! ???????? @CreamlineBeach Salamat ng Marami iba kayo ???????????????????? pic.twitter.com/U1g6Wyqhz9 — Cherry Ann Rondina (@Rondina011) August 12, 2020 Pavan, 33, is fresh off a stint in the 2020 AVP Champions Cup series which was concluded last week behind closed doors in Long Beach, California. She and partner Melissa Humana-Paredes finished second behind Americans April Ross and Alix Klineman in the Wilson Cup, the second of a three-leg series which made up the coronavirus-hit AVP season. Pavan and Humana-Paredes beat Ross and Klineman in the final of the 2019 World Championships in Hamburg, Germany last year. Their win secured Canada a spot in the Tokyo Olympics. Rondina and Pons were joined by their SEA Games teammate Dij Rodriguez in the one of a kind treat. Rising stars Alexa Polidario and Bianca Lizares, women's coaches Dolo Doloiras and Romnick Rico as well as James Buytrago, who was a part of the Philippine men's team which won bronze in the SEA Games last year, also took part in the online meeting. Pol Salvador, AJ Pareja, Pemie Bagalay, Krung Arbasto and Efraem Dimaculangan, and coach Rhovyl Verayo were also present during the session. --- Follow this writer on Twitter, @fromtheriles.....»»
Rondina eyes more beach volleyball experience after SEAG podium finish
Also ruling the beach volleyball scene in her collegiate years, Rondina is seeking more experience in the sands following a bronze medal finish in the 30th Southeast Asian Games here in Manila......»»
DID YOU KNOW? Proud Cebuanos Rondina, Fajardo related by blood
Sisi Rondina is as much a proud Cebuano as she is a proud Thomasian. Before re-energizing University of Sto. Tomas' women's volleyball program as well as their faithful, the diminutive spiker grew up toughened up by her humble beginnings in Compostela. Little did she know that from her small town, she would go on to win four MVPs in beach volleyball, one MVP in indoor volleyball, and a bronze medal for the Philippine national team in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. At the same time, little did she know that she had a distant relative three hours away - a distant relative who was making his own mark in sports. "Malayo po, pero pinsan ko siya," Rondina shared in The Prospects Pod last Friday. "Meron akong pinsan na Rondina then si kuya June Mar, umuuwi doon paminsan." Yes, Sisi Rondina and June Mar Fajardo are cousins - distant cousins, but cousins nonetheless. "Isang beses, sabi ko sa pinsan ko, 'Pinsan niyo ba siya (June Mar)?'" she narrated, through chuckles. "Sabi niya, 'Oo, pinsan natin yan!' Sabi ko, 'Ay, weh?'" The volleyball star and the six-time PBA MVP did not know each other when they were growing up in Cebu and only recently discovered they were related by blood. "Pagtapos nun, nagkita kami sa isang guesting tapos binisaya niya ako. Sabi ko, oo nga, pinsan ko nga siya kasi parang okay naman yung pagpansin niya sa akin," the former said. If that is the case, can you just imagine if 5-foot-6 Sisi got an inch or two from pinsan June Mar's height of 6-foot-11? And still could jump just as high? Imagine that. --- Follow this writer, @riegogogo......»»
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 (.....»»
Oftana new 3-point King
TNT’s Calvin Oftana’s career is really on an upward trajectory. From PBA champion to Asian Games gold medalist, Oftana now owns the title PBA Three-point King......»»
Iran Youth Water Polo 2nd at Asian Age Group C ship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's youth water polo team lost to Japan 17-13 at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship final on Saturday. - Sports news - Kazakhstan won the bronze medal, beating China 7-4.Iran defeated Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Kazakhstan and China in the competition.The 11th Asian Age Group Championships included four aquatic disciplines, namely swimming, diving, water polo, and a.....»»
Iran Youth Water Polo 2nd at Asian Age Group C ship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's youth water polo team lost to Japan 17-13 at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship final on Saturday. - Sports news - Kazakhstan won the bronze medal, beating China 7-4.Iran defeated Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Kazakhstan and China in the competition.The 11th Asian Age Group Championships included four aquatic disciplines, namely swimming, diving, water polo, and a.....»»
Iran Youth Water Polo 2nd at Asian Age Group C ship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's youth water polo team lost to Japan 17-13 at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship final on Saturday. - Sports news - Kazakhstan won the bronze medal, beating China 7-4.Iran defeated Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Kazakhstan and China in the competition.The 11th Asian Age Group Championships included four aquatic disciplines, namely swimming, diving, water polo, and a.....»»
Iran Youth Water Polo 2nd at Asian Age Group C ship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's youth water polo team lost to Japan 17-13 at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship final on Saturday. - Sports news - Kazakhstan won the bronze medal, beating China 7-4.Iran defeated Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Kazakhstan and China in the competition.The 11th Asian Age Group Championships included four aquatic disciplines, namely swimming, diving, water polo, and a.....»»
White, Ajido end Philippines medal drought in Asian Age Group swimming tilt
Filipino-British Heather White and Jamesray Ajido delivered the country’s breakthrough medals by snaring a bronze each in the 11th Asian Age-Group Swimming Championships at the New Clark City here Tuesday night......»»
Ramos closes in on Olympic berth
Rosegie Ramos bolstered her Paris Olympics bid after she snared a silver and a bronze medal in the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan Sunday......»»