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Petecio cruises to second Olympic stint 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Olympic silver medalist Nesthy Petecio officially qualified for the Paris Olympics later this year after finishing at the top two spots in the 1st World Qualification Tournament for boxing in Busto Arsizio, Italy, this week. Petecio joined Polish Julia Szeremeta as the two qualified boxers in the women’s 57-kilograms who will.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kitchie Nadal to celebrate 20th anniversary with solo concert in June

Original Pilipino Music (OPM) singer Kitchie Nadal is set to celebrate her 20th anniversary in the industry with a solo concert happening on June 2 in New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Passion for People: VXI-Davao Finance Center site holds Elysium to celebrate and honor employees

Passion for People: VXI-Davao Finance Center site holds Elysium to celebrate and honor employees.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with family reunions, new clothes, treats and prayers

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with family reunions, new clothes, treats and prayers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Thousands celebrate Women s Month in Talisay

Thousands celebrate Women s Month in Talisay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Lebanon s displaced celebrate Ramadan amid fears that border conflict might become the new normal

Lebanon s displaced celebrate Ramadan amid fears that border conflict might become the new normal.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity

This year's Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity and the contribution of Pacific communities to New Zealand culture, says Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti. Dr Reti announced dates for the 2024 Pacific Language Weeks during a visit to the Pasifika festival in Auckland today and says there's so much to acknowledge. "After being immersed in the l.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024