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Hidilyn Diaz eyes World Cup campaign in buildup for ‘last Olympics’

Opting to pace herself this time, Hidilyn Diaz skips the Asian Championships to focus on the World Cup, where the Filipina weightlifter vies to punch a Paris Olympics ticket.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

PSC working on WADA Code

The Philippines faces the risk of being barred from competing at the Paris Olympics and the Paralympic Games and in all regional and continental meets, including the Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games and the world championships, unless the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) complies with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Balunan breaks into the WBO world rankings

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten prospect Christian Balunan is now a world ranked minimumweight of the World Boxing Organization (WBO).  The 24-year-old Cebuano boxer from the municipality of Consolacion in northern Cebu continues to impress the local boxing scene after breaking into the latest world rankings despite having only 10 fights in his young professional.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Amparo falls short vs. Shigeoka in last minute world title bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated Boholano Jake “El Bambino” Amparo faltered in his first world title shot in the hands of the defending International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan.  Shigeoka made easy work against his last minute opponent by scoring a second round knockout. He.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Melvin Jerusalem vows to end PHL’s world title drought in boxing 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Before Filipino boxers lost devastatingly in Japan, there was one who stood out and went on to become a world champion. He’s no other than Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, who wrested the World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight title in the hands of erstwhile champion Masataka Taniguchi. Jerusalem did it in a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Araneta: Experience and Donaire’s help key to winning world title eliminator bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym’s banner boxer, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, is full of confidence heading into his third world title eliminator fight.  The 28-year-old Cebuano knockout artist will trade leathers with Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) world junior flyweight world title eliminator on January 26 at the Nustar.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Jerwin used to defying odds

Jerwin Ancajas hopes to follow in the footsteps of 10 Filipino fighters who won world boxing championships in Japan when he takes on WBA bantamweight ruler Takuma Inoue in a scheduled 12-round bout at the Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena in Sumida City, Tokyo tomorrow night. It’s been done before so the odds facing Ancajas aren’t insurmountable......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Karan Johar set to host 71st Miss World

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 6 (ANI): The upcoming 71st Miss World pageant is all set to unfold in India after a 28-year hiatus. Filmmaker Karan Johar will host the prestigious event. Miss World's official Instagram handle announced this news on Tuesday and captioned the post, "We are honored to announce that Karan Johar @karanjohar, a renowned Indian filmmaker, will host the 71st Miss World Festival. He has been t.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

WSF 2024: Another world is possible amidst a broken world

WSF 2024: Another world is possible amidst a broken world.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Gwendolyne Fourniol tuloy ang laban sa Miss World after 2 years delay

FINALLY! Matutuloy na ang paglaban ng ating pambato na si Gwendolyne Fourniol sa Miss World pageant. Magugunitang tumagal ng dalawang taon ang pagrereyna niya bilang Miss World Philippines dahil ilang beses nang nauudlot ang international competition. At ito na nga, bilang tuloy na tuloy na ang 71st edition ng Miss World ay nagtungo na ang Pinay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Boxing: WBO, GAB execs optimistic PH will end world title drought soon

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific president Leon Panoncillo and the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Richard Clarin share the belief that it’s only a matter of time for the Philippines to produce a new boxing world champion. Clarin and Panoncillo were in Tagbilaran City recently to officiate two WBO.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Blockbuster card in Mandaue

A seven-fight, 58-round card called Engkwentro 13 is guaranteed to rock the Mandaue Cultural and Sports Complex on May 1 with a pair of WBO Oriental championships at stake in a double main event featuring undefeated prospects and a former two-time world titlist gunning for another crack at the crown.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

New Zealand Creamery eyes big 3x3 prize in New York

Falling short of making the Red Bull Half Court world championships in Serbia last year, Camille Claro and the rest of New Zealand Creamery are aiming for the gold this year......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Alinsunurin appointed Philippine men’s volleyball assistant coach

Seasoned mentor Dante Alinsunurin will make a comeback as one of the deputies for the national men’s team as the host Philippines pulls out all the stops to parade a competitive squad against the best of the best in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championships 2025......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

No excuses for Obiena after Berlin disappointment

Following a disappointing finish in the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow a couple of days ago, EJ Obiena underscored the need to be more prepared as the 2024 Paris Olympics draws near......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Obiena hits snag, finishes 9th at worlds

After back-to-back gold medal finishes in indoor events, Filipino olympian EJ Obiena struggled in the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Iran s Ice Hockey Team Beaten by Singapore

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's national ice hockey team lost to Singapore 8-5 in Group B of the 2024 World Championships Division III on Thursday. - Sports news - The match was held at Skenderija Sports Arena in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.Iran had lost to host Bosnia 3-0, the Philippines 14-2, North Korea 9-4, and Hong Kong 11-3 in its previous matches.Entry to all championship games is fr.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Iran s Ice Hockey Team Beaten by Singapore

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's national ice hockey team lost to Singapore 8-5 in Group B of the 2024 World Championships Division III on Thursday. - Sports news - The match was held at Skenderija Sports Arena in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.Iran had lost to host Bosnia 3-0, the Philippines 14-2, North Korea 9-4, and Hong Kong 11-3 in its previous matches.Entry to all championship games is fr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Cebu City’s Singapore-like goal is about instilling discipline and respect, city administrator says

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  Discipline and respect are what will make Cebu City a Singapore-like city. According to Cebu City Administrator and Lawyer Collin Rosell, speaking on Friday, March 1, during the “League of Lupong Tagapamayapa – Cebu City Chapter General Assembly and Board of Directors Election,” held near a pier in Cebu City, Mayor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

DTCC harvests 10 gold medals in PDSFI quarterly c’ships in Manila

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dancesport Team Cebu City raked in 10 gold medals in the Philippine Dancesport Federation, Inc. (PDSFI) Quarterly National Dancesport Championships held over the weekend at the Ultra Pasig in Metro Manila. DTCC headed by its founder, Eleanor Hayco, won a total of 10 gold medals. They also earned eight silvers and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024