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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

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

Anti-doping code violation? PSC says resolution near 

Philippine sports may face stiff consequences for its non-compliance with the World Anti-Doping Agency Code, including a ban in this year’s Paris Olympics and other major international events.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 27th, 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

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

Marcos Jr to boost Philippines sports anti-dope body

To strengthen the country’s compliance with international rules against the use of drugs in sports, President Marcos is amenable to increasing the manpower of the Philippine National Anti-Doping Organization – the accredited anti-doping organization under the Philippine Sports Commission or PSC......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

PSC confident WADA issue resolved soon

The Philippine Sports Commission is extremely confident the brewing issue with the World Anti-Doping Agency, which has placed the country under threat of suspension from international competitions, will be resolved sooner than expected......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Team Ochoa, PSC triumph

eam Ochoa and the Philippine Sports Commission were off to fine start in the Philippine Sportswriters Association Cup Preseason Tournament at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium last Tuesday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Relatives seek justice for slain rider-on-hire

Investigators are still clueless on who could have perpetrated the ambush on Wednesday in Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur of a motorcycle rider-for-hire popular for his being trustworthy, friendly and hardworking......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Meralco units join forces for sustainability initiatives

Manila Electric Co. local retail electricity supplier MPower and social development arm One Meralco Foundation have joined forces for programs that seek to build a sustainable future for the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024