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Olympic slots wide open for athletics

Three months are left for PATAFA hopefuls to hit the entry standard or rack up qualifying points from competitions in claiming tickets to the Paris Olympics with six athletes and a 4x400m men’s relay team in contention to join pole vaulter EJ Obiena in the delegation......»»

Category: sportsSource: philstar philstarApr 1st, 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

Vargas hopeful of more Olympics spots

ABAP chairman Ricky Vargas said yesterday he’s hoping for at least two more Olympic slots from boxing to add to the list of Paris entries Eumir Marcial, Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas with Rogen Ladon, Carlo Paalam and Hergie Bacyadan tipped to vie for tickets at the final qualifiers in Bangkok on May 23-June 3......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 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

Taguig launches city-wide sale

The local government of Taguig yesterday launched the first-ever city-wide sale in celebration of the city’s 437th founding anniversary......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

CHMSU to host region-wide RASUC-VI Culture and the Arts Conference, Festival

CHMSU to host region-wide RASUC-VI Culture and the Arts Conference, Festival.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

87 tons of trash collected in city-wide cleanup

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Around 87 tons of trash were collected during the 15th city-wide cleanup on Saturday, March 16, John Paul Gelasque of the Cebu City’s Department of Public Services (DPS) said. The cleanup, which began at 6 a.m. on Sunday, targeted eight rivers across the city. These included Lahug River (29.5 tons), Guadalupe.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

3ID spearheads Army-wide blood donation drive

3ID spearheads Army-wide blood donation drive.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Bago City over-all champion in province-wide Green Legacy Awards

Bago City over-all champion in province-wide Green Legacy Awards.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Chery Tiggo tests Strong Group Athletics; Creamline, Cignal see action

Chery Tiggo guns for the solo lead as it tackles Strong Group Athletics even as defending champion Creamline and title contender Cignal take the floor against Farm Fresh and Akari, respectively, Saturday in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Athletics ibalhin sa Naga

Athletics ibalhin sa Naga.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Swimming at CCSC, athletics to Naga City

Swimming at CCSC, athletics to Naga City.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Over 300 entries eyed in DC Athletics Festival

Over 300 entries eyed in DC Athletics Festival.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Strong Group Athletics remains undefeated, 4-0

Strong Group Athletics remains undefeated, 4-0.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 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

IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu stakes world championship slots

As the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu kicks off this Sunday in Mactan, Cebu, competitors will vie not only for titles across numerous age groups but also for the coveted chance to participate in the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

No lottery in PBA draft

A plan to hold a special no-order, computer-generated lottery for PBA draft applicants who would’ve been eligible to join at least four years earlier isn’t pushing through after all. According to PBA commissioner Willie Marcial, any change in format will require approval from the Board of Governors and for the moment, the guidelines for the draft on July 14 remain the same as before, meaning the order will follow the reverse standings of the teams the previous season unless slots are traded......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 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

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