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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

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

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

Move Your Mind With ASICS: Two Filipino runners finish strong at the Tokyo Marathon 2024

National athlete and SEA Games medalist Arlan Arbois Jr., and fitness enthusiast, social media influencer and mom Marline Capones were brought by ASICS Philippines to Tokyo—providing them full support throughout their whole journey......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

WeKenRun bets prove mettle in Osaka, Tokyo marathons

Coach Ken Mendola's WeKenRun, recently saw several members excel in both the Osaka Marathon (February 25) and the prestigious Tokyo Marathon (March 3)......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Spud to shrimp: Jorge Wieneke’s entrepreneurial journey with SM

Tokyo Tempura’s journey of growth, advocacy and partnership empowered by SM began with a simple idea that eventually scaled to over 100 stores in just a few years. Its originator, Jorge Wieneke, one of the co-founders of Potato Corner, shares insights into the Tokyo Tempura brand’s beginnings......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Palanca strikes jiu-jitsu gold in Tokyo tilt

Filipino jiu-jitsu fighter Dani Palanca brought home a gold medal in the 2024 AJP Tokyo Grand Slam competition in Japan......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 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

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

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

‘All-out war’

EJ Obiena is faced with the greatest challenge of his life at the Paris Olympic pole vault event on Aug. 3 and 5. Since finishing below expectations in Tokyo, he has been relentlessly pursuing improvement, participating in two competitions in Croatia and Germany just this week, and the World Indoor Athletics Championshop second week of March. He is very clear about his motivation......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 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

Olympic, outreach cap fire prevention month

Olympic, outreach cap fire prevention month.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 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

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

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