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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

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

The power of words and reading

My favorite quotation on reading and books is from former US president Barack Obama, who said in a 2017 interview on what books mean to him: “…(reading) reintroduced me to the power of words as a way to figure out who you are and what you think, and what you believe, and what’s important, and to sort through and interpret this swirl of events that is happening around you every minute.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Ceniza gets inside track at Paris slot

Filipino lifter John Febuar Ceniza virtually booked a slot to the Paris Olympics after a strong finish in the International Weightlifting Federation World Cup in Phuket, Thailand yesterday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

The Evolution of Slot Technology: From Mechanical Reels to Digital Domination

Slot machines have come a long way since their humble beginnings as mechanical devices with spinning reels. Over the decades, technological advancements have transformed the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

G2 Blacklist thwarts fellow Filipinos for Wild Rift League finals slot

G2 Blacklist secured their Wild Rift League (WRL) Asia Season 2 Finals slot after beating fellow Philippine team, NAOS Esports, 4-2, in the lower bracket finals of the Wild Rift Asia-Pacific Conference......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 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

South Cotabato enters semis in MPBL preseason tourney

South Cotabato banked on John Wilson and Enzo Joson to subdue Bataan, 88-75, late Thursday and become the first semifinal qualifier in the 2024 MPBL Preseason Invitational......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Lady Tamaraws eye last semis slot

With a Final Four berth within their grasp, the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws’ job is far from over in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Perfect practice for Paris

It played out like a script. Olympic qualifier Eumir Marcial treated a cheering hometown crowd to a spectacular knockout win over Thailand’s Thoedsak Sinam, celebrated a sentimental homecoming and provided a preview of what to expect in Paris before a star-studded audience that included WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium last Saturday night......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Eumir faces ‘heavy’ test tonight

Olympic qualifier Eumir Marcial will take on a heavier opponent Thoedsak Sinam of Thailand in an eight-round bout at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium tonight as MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons said it’s a prelude to facing bigger bruisers in Paris......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Aira Villegas on cusp of Paris berth, Rogen Ladon exits Olympic boxing qualifier

Filipino boxers Aira Villegas and Rogen Ladon submit contrasting results in the World Qualification Tournament for the Paris Olympics.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Ladon inches closer to Paris berth, Marvin also advances in Olympic boxing qualifier

Rogen Ladon advances to the third round, while John Marvin emerges triumphant in his opening bout as they both clinch stoppage wins in the World Qualification Tournament for the Paris Olympics.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Petecio makes quick work of Serbian foe to open Olympic qualifier bid

Tokyo Games silver medalist Nesthy Petecio reopened her Paris quest with a smashing opening-round win in Sunday’s World Qualification Tournament in Busto Arsizio, Italy......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 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

Ceniza secures Paris Olympic weightlifting berth

Filipino lifter John Febuar Ceniza virtually booked a slot to the Paris Olympics after a strong finish in the International Weightlifting Federation World Cup in Phuket, Thailand Tuesday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Fencer Maxine Esteban closes in on Olympic slot, but not for PH team

Top Filipino fencer Maxine Esteban inches closer to qualifying for the Paris Games, but this time representing Ivory Coast, which she thanked for giving her a ‘shot to retake’ her dream to compete in the Olympics.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Target na Olympic slot ng Para-athletes suportado ng PSC

KABILANG sa prioridad ng Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) ang paglalaan ng sapat na suporta at pondo para makamit ng Pinoy Para Athletes ang pangarap na magkwalipika sa 2024 Paralympics sa Paris. Ipinahayag ni PSC Commissioner Walter Francis ‘Wawit’ Torres na nakapaglaan na ang ahensiya ng sapat na pondo para magamit ng mga atletang may kapansanan ….....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Gin Kings, Beermen magniyarukay sa semis

Gin Kings, Beermen magniyarukay sa semis.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Petecio reaches semis in Alicante; Paalam falls

Olympic silver medal winner Nesthy Petecio fried French opponent Sthelyn Grosy, 4-1, to advance to the semifinals in the women’s 57-kilogram class of the Boxam Elite Tournament in La Nucia in Alicante, Spain Thursday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024