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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

Cebu’s Buytrago suits up for PHL in AVC beach v’ball tour

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu will be well-represented in the upcoming international beach volleyball tilt billed as the Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Nuvali Open on April 4-7.  Cebuano veteran beach volleyball player James Buytrago will play for the men’s team under the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF).  This will be Buytrago’s first.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

POC targets 25 for Paris

POC president Mayor Bambol Tolentino said yesterday he expects a delegation of about 25 athletes to represent the country at the coming Paris Olympics with more qualifiers from boxing, golf, judo, cycling, swimming, athletics, skateboarding, gymnastics and weightlifting tipped to bolster the current pool of 12......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

No special treatment

There was talk that two players asked for compensation more than what was given to others in suiting up for Gilas at the Asian Games in Hangzhou last year......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Old habits die hard

In a 2018 article, I wrote about how I spent most of my weeknights playing video games and streaming random TV series, reality shows and movies......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

None of big winners in PCSO’s Christmas, New Year lotto games bet on all combinations, says GM

Senator Koko Pimentel, however, vows to pursue the probe, saying it usually takes months before games with a jackpot prize of P500 million or more are won – unlike in these draws.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 25th, 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

Smart AVC Nuvali unfolds

Eight matches will usher in the main draw of the Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation Nuvali Open with the organizing Philippine National Volleyball Federation adding premium on concerns about the intense summer heat......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Beach volley back in Nuvali

Elite action returns to the world-class Nuvali Sand Courts in the City of Santa Rosa as the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) hosts the Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Nuvali Open starting this Thursday until Sunday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

AMD Launches Frame Generation Tech DX11, DX12 Games in First Driver Release in 2024

AMD introduced a frame-generating technology called Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) for all users in its first official driver release for 2024. The latest development comes as HYPR-RX, embedded in the drivers, now enables gamers to enhance frame generation for ‘any’ DirectX 11 or DirectX 12 games, marking a shift from the previous preview status of […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

CA reverses MIAA execs’ dismissal

he Court of Appeals has dismissed the charges filed against former executives of the Manila International Airport Authority who initiated the reassignment of more than 200 employees......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

SRA did not propose more sugar imports – group

The Sugar Regulatory Administration is not proposing more sugar importation, according to the United Sugar Producers Federation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Lady Blazers stretch run to 30 games

For 29 straight NCAA games spanning four years, College of St. Benilde was nothing short of immaculate......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Lady Blazers stretch run to 30 games

For 29 straight NCAA games spanning four years, College of St. Benilde was nothing short of immaculate......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

AP Bren repeats over ONIC for Games of the Future crown

AP Bren continued its championship world tour after defeating ONIC Esports, 3-1, in the Games of the Future Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) event in Kazan, Russia......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 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

6 Ateneo schools compete in annual Ateneo Invitational Games

Over 260 athletes from six different Jesuit schools across the country will converge at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) for the annual Ateneo Invitational Games, scheduled to run from January 13-15, 2024, in Mandaue City. The basketball and volleyball meet features six Jesuit member schools, including SHS-AdC. The visiting schools include two from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Philippine basketball, weightlifting execs to guest at PSA Forum

The Tuesday, May 7, session of the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum is going to be as hot as the summer as top officials of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) and Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) together with the three lifters who qualified to the Paris Olympics serve as special guests......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Hidilyn’s dilemma in Phuket

In attempting to qualify for her fifth Olympics, the Philippines’ one and only Summer Games gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz was faced with the dilemma of bringing down her weight to 49kg or moving up to 59kg because of the realignment of weightlifting divisions for Paris......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Ramos boosts Olympic weightlifting bid

Filipina lifter Rosegie Ramos is crossing her fingers that she did just enough to book a ticket to the Paris Olympics. .....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024