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Petecio, Villegas book Paris Olympic berths

Nesthy Petecio delivered another epic result that she was known to bring and bested a feisty Esra Yildiz Kahraman of Turkey, 4-1, in their women’s 57-kilogram duel that earned the former a second Olympic tour of duty......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Fantastic 4 last Filipino boxers standing in Olympic qualifier

From 10 brave souls, the Philippines’ Olympic boxing hopes now rest on the last Filipinos standing — Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, Rogen Ladon and Aira Villegas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 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

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

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

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

Nesthy Petecio gears up for Olympic qualifier in Italy post Spain feat

Nesthy Petecio gears up for Olympic qualifier in Italy post Spain feat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Cebu’s Elreen Ando bags two silver medals in Olympic qualifiers

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuana Olympian Elreen Ando claimed two silver medals in the women’s 59-kilogram division of the ongoing 2024 Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) Asian Championships-Olympic Qualifiers on Monday, February 5, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.  Ando, who was accompanied by her coach Ramon Solis and was with four other Filipina weightlifters, lifted a total of 213 kilograms......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Carlos Yulo zeroes in on pet events in Olympic medal bid

Gymnastics star Carlos Yulo goes for a more strategic Olympic buildup as he ramps up his Paris Games preparation by joining a string of international competitions in the coming months.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 20th, 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

Twice s Jihyo, Olympian Yun Sung Bin reportedly dating

Jihyo of Korean girl group Twice and Olympic gold medalist for men's skeleton Yun Sung Bin are dating, according to several media outlets in South Korea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

All-out war – Obiena

World No. 2 pole vaulter EJ Obiena is well aware of the weight of responsibility of bringing home an Olympic gold medal......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Draymond Green suspensions reason for Team USA omission

Team USA says the non-inclusion of Draymond Green in the Olympic roster may be better for the two-time gold medalist, who’s ‘working through some things both on and off the court’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Smart boosts basketball development with NBTC

Smart Communications, Inc. continues to support the development of basketball in the country with the successful run of the National Basketball Training Center League......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Fil-Am hooper to hold basketball camp before NBTC stint

Filipino-American basketball player Braylon “BJ” Williams will be paying it forward to the local hoops community right before he makes waves in the upcoming National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) Manila Live tournament next week......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Mac Tallo: A dominant force in the local basketball scene

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Undoubtedly, Mac Jayven Tallo, popularly known as “Spida Mac” Tallo, is one of the finest guards in the local basketball scene. In addition to being an elite point guard, Tallo has had an undoubtedly tumultuous basketball career. Most recently, the 30-year-old Cebuano point guard has been in the news for the controversy he.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Another ugly walkout mars Sinulog Cup basketball

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Another walkout marred the already tainted Sinulog Cup 2024 Basketball Cup and this time it happened in Friday night’s semifinal round. The OCCCI Sheermasters-Ormoc marched to the championship round after the United Negros Basketball League (UNBL) All-Stars left the court with 14.7 seconds left in the game while trailing , 73-74.  As.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Sinulog Cup 2024: Best commercial teams in VisMin clash for basketball supremacy

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some of the best commercial basketball teams in the Visayas and Mindanao will vie for supremacy in the Sinulog Cup 2024 Basketball Tournament scheduled from January 23-27, 2024.  The tournament will field six commercial teams from Cebu, Bacolod, Tacloban, Ormoc, and Marawi City, while two Cesafi member schools will join this.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024