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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

Nesthy Petecio leads PH s 4-gold medal sweep in Spain elite boxing tournament

Nesthy Petecio leads PH s 4-gold medal sweep in Spain elite boxing tournament.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

CVIRAA 2024: Cebu City Niños surpasses 2023 gold medal haul to remain overall champs

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Cebu City Niños delivered a dominant performance throughout the week-long Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA), surpassing their 2023 gold medal tally as the event concluded on Thursday, May 9. The Niños amassed a total of 118 gold medals, exceeding the 110 gold medals they earned in the CVIRAA 2023 held.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 9th, 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

CVIRAA 2024: ANS, CEC hand Cebu City gold medals in basketball

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Abellana National School (ANS) and Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Dragons dominated the hardcourt in the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) after winning the gold medal in the basketball events for the host delegation and defending champions, Cebu City Niños on Wednesday, May 8, in separate venues. The ANS remained the queens.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 8th, 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

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

Petecio, 3 other Philippines pugs snare gold in Alicante

Gradually, Nesthy Petecio and the magnificent Filipino boxers are getting into the form they want them to be during the Olympic qualifier and in the Olympic proper......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Hidilyn, Alyssa, Rubilen feted in Women in Sports rites

For their dedication, discipline, passion and commitment to excellence in their respective sports, Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo leads four others who will be recognized during the 1st Women in Sports Awards tomorrow at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Paris Olympic gold remains top priority for Marcial

More than winning his professional fight against Thai boxer Thoedsak Sinam on Saturday, a gold medal in the upcoming Paris Olympics is the bigger goal for Eumir Marcial......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Obiena strikes gold in Croatia

Filipino Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena bagged his first gold medal of the year after dominating the Memorial Josip Gasparac indoor event in Croatia......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

DTCC hauls four gold medals in Albay

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Dancesport Team Cebu City (DTCC) claimed four gold medals in the recently concluded 2nd Magayon Open Dancesport Competition and Philippine Dancesport Federation, Inc. (PDSFI) Ranking Point System in Legazpi City, Albay. DTCC was headed by Lark Jabonero and Justhel Kate Monteron, who won two gold medals in the Latin special event.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 14th, 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

DTCC wrests five gold medals in Manila dancesport tourney 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Dancesport Team Cebu City (DTCC) wrapped up the Philippine Superstar Open Dancesport Championship with five gold medals last weekend at the PhilSports Arena in Manila.  Besides the five gold medals, DTCC also earned six silver medals and two bronzes after their two-day campaign against other dancesport squads in the competition. .....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Batang Pier rip Tropang Giga for 4th straight win

The NorthPort Batang Pier demolished the TNT Tropang Giga and tallied their fourth straight win in the PBA Philippine Cup, 112-96, Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Batang Pier rip Tropang Giga for 4th straight win

The NorthPort Batang Pier demolished the TNT Tropang Giga and tallied their fourth straight win in the PBA Philippine Cup, 112-96, Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Lady Bulldogs trounce Lady Tamaraws for 4th straight win

The National University Lady Bulldogs recovered from a dismal second set and grabbed their fourth straight win in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball torunament against the gritty FEU Lady Tamaraws, 25-17, 13-25, 25-17, 25-20 Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 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

Arvin Tolentino, Batang Pier martsa sa 4th straight win

NAGLIYAB si Arvin Tolentino sa 4th straight victory ng Batang Pier. The post Arvin Tolentino, Batang Pier martsa sa 4th straight win first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

LeBron, Curry, Durant head US Olympic ‘Dream team’

LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant will spearhead a star-studded United States Olympic basketball squad chasing a fifth straight gold medal at this summer’s Paris Games, officials announced Wednesday. USA Basketball confirmed a formidable 12-man roster bristling with NBA talent that also includes reigning Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid along with Boston Celtics standouts.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024