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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

PATAFA aims for more slots

World No. 2 pole vaulter EJ Obiena won’t be the only Philippine representative from athletics in this year’s Paris Olympics as at least one female will be added to the cast under the universality rule......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Pacquiao thrilled to have newest world champion under promotional stable

Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao expressed elation for his promotional company, MP Promotions, having its first-ever non-Filipino world champion — Mexico’s Isaac Cruz, who annexed the World Boxing Association (WBA) super lightweight title last Sunday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Carlos Yulo wins bronze in Baku World Cup

MANILA, Philippines – Carlos Yulo managed to reach the podium in his first high-caliber foreign meet since a world championship stint nearly half a year back. The Filipino gymnastics star punctuated his stint in the Baku, Azerbaijan leg of the 2024 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series with a bronze medal in the men’s floor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 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

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

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

Ajido creates more ripples in Asian meet

Still euphoric over his recent golden feat, Filipino tanker Jamesray Ajido continued to perform well and earned two more shots at a medal in making the finals of the boys’ 50-meter butterfly and 100m backstroke in the 11th Asian Age Group Swimming Championships at the New Clark City yesterday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

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......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Barreto creates ripples in Tarlac

Southeast Asian Games veteran Miguel Barreto spearheaded a slew of Filipino tankers who made the final cut in yesterday’s start of the 11th Asian Age Group Swimming Championships at the New Clark City......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 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

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