Category: Other Sports
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PH fencing chief Richard Gomez seeks extension for Korean coaches
National fencing team scheduled to compete in Olympic qualifiers next year
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Patafa scouting around for training facilities
The Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association is looking for temporary training venues for their national athletes eager to get back in preparation for future tournaments including qualifiers to the Tokyo Olympics.
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Weeks after resigning, longtime CrossFit exec announces return
A former high-ranking employee of CrossFit Inc. has announced she will be returning to the fitness company, weeks after resigning due to the continuous backlash received over racism remarks.
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In Photos: All the souvenirs you can buy at the official Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics Store
Famous for outlet stores, futuristic exhibits, and of course the Unicorn Gundam at Diver City, Odaiba has become synonymous with the future of Tokyo innovation. Because the Tokyo 2020 Olympics theme is “Discover Tomorrow,” it made perfect sense to locate the store where you can buy merch at the Aqua City Mall, Odaiba.
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New date for Tokyo Olympics ‘won’t satisfy everybody,’ says Sebastian Coe
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe admitted Friday that settling on a new date for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 will not satisfy everybody.
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PSC monitoring athletes’ health — national training director Marc Velasco
The Philippine Sports Commission is conducting daily monitoring of athletes through online updates to get information on their health as the country continues to fight COVID-19.
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Former POC chief cites ‘immeasurable benefits’ of Tokyo Olympics postponement
Former Philippine Olympic Committee president Celso Dayrit believes the one-year postponement of the Tokyo Olympics has its advantages.
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Djokovic ready for ‘big task’ to grab ‘fantastic’ year-end No. 1
PARIS, (AFP) – Novak Djokovic says he is ready for the ”big task” of trying to win the ATP Tour Finals in London and claim the year-end world number one spot for a record-equalling sixth time. The 16-time Grand Slam champion sealed his fifth Paris Masters title on Sunday with a 6-3, 6-4 victory […]
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Margielyn Didal tops 2 skateboarding events in California
Before competing in an Olympic ranking competition in Brazil and the 30th Southeast Asian Games here, Filipina skater Margielyn Didal wasted no time and bagged two golds in separate skateboarding events in California recently.
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Racial unity powers South Africa to Rugby World Cup crown
The racial transformation of the Springboks roared into overdrive when Siya Kolisi skippered a team including six black players to a Rugby World Cup final triumph over England.
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Deserving athletes to get financial support next year – PSC chairman Butch Ramirez
The Philippine Sports Commission is implementing stricter rules and guidelines with regards to providing financial assistance to athletes wishing to get support from the PSC next year.
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World Series: Nationals fans rejoice in red as hometown heroes honored
WASHINGTON — The song "Baby Shark" blared over loudspeakers and a wave of red washed across this politically blue capital Saturday as Nationals fans rejoiced at a parade marking Washington's first World Series victory since 1924.
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The Rock, Donald Trump watch Jorge Masvidal win big against Nate Diaz at UFC 244
President Donald Trump was on his feet for the main event as Jorge Masvidal defeated a bloodied Nate Diaz via TKO before the fourth round at UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
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Wesley So whips World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, captures World Fischer Random Chess title
Grandmaster Wesley So outclassed reigning world classical titlist Magnus Carlsen 13.5-2.5 to emerge as the inaugural champion of the World Fischer Random Chess Championship in Hovikodden, Norway on Sunday.
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World Series: October ace Gerrit Cole pitches Astros to 3-2 lead over Nationals
WASHINGTON (AFP) – A masterful pitching performance from Houston ace Gerrit Cole sparked the Astros to a 7-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday, lifting them to the brink of their second World Series title in three seasons. Yordan Alvarez, Carlos Correa and George Springer each smacked two-run homers as the Astros seized a […]
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Rizal Memorial Coliseum ready for SEA Games pep rally
By Kristel Satumbaga The Philippine Sports Commission on Monday announced that the refurbished Rizal Memorial Coliseum will be completed in time for the Nov. 13 Team Philippines pep rally for the 30th Southeast Asian Games slated late next month. “We are looking forward to this event to show that sports is a strong unifier and […]
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Lewis Hamilton wins Mexican Grand Prix, but waits for sixth title
Lewis Hamilton drove to a near-flawless victory, but not yet a sixth drivers' world championship on Sunday when he claimed his 10th win of the season for Mercedes at the Mexican Grand Prix.