HANGZHOU, China – With pole vault ace EJ Obiena still to compete, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann strongly believes Team Philippines is still on track of beating the previous 4-gold haul in the 19th Asian Games here. EJ Obiena (AFP) “I am still confident...
HANGZHOU, China – Skateboarding sensation Margielyn Didal fell from her throne but wushu sanda warrior Arnel Mandal assured Team Philippines its first silver medal with a dominant win in the 19th Asian Games on Wednesday, Sept. 27, here. Alex Eala (PSC-POC Media Pool) The pride of Iloilo...
Alex Eala launched one of the biggest comebacks in her career after turning back Kyoka Okamura of Japan, 0-6, 7-5, 6-0, for a spot in the women’s singles semifinals in the tennis competitions of the 19 th Asian Games on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Alex Eala makes it to the women's singles semifinals at...
HANGZHOU, China – Interim Gilas coach Tim Cone knows his business so well and also knows how important is the Asian Games to million of Filipino basketball fans. Interim Gilas coach Tim Cone (PBA Images) Without the luxury of a long and intensive preparation for this year’s event that the...
HANGZHOU, China – What a difference a day can make. After an almost effortless win in the second round, Alex Eala was challenged to max on Tuesday, Sept. 26, but still got the job done in the tennis competition of the 19th Asian Games here. Alex Eala (PSC-POC Media Pool ) Thanks to her...
HANGZHOU, China – It will be another exciting week for tennis princess Alex Eala as she launches her medal bid in the women’s singles event on Monday, Sept. 25, in the 19th Asian Games here. Alex Eala. (File Photo/Alex Eala's Facebook page) Considered as one of the region’s rising...
HANGZHOU, China – Opportunities abound for Alex Eala to further her game and enhance her image as one of Asia’s rising stars. Alex Eala (Photo from Alex Eala's Facebook page) But for her to be recognized as one of them, Eala, 18, needs to play as hard as she can, and hopefully the lady luck...
Alex Eala jumped to a career-high No. 191 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings following her stint in Japan. Alex Eala posts a career-high No. 191 in the Women's Tennis Association rankings. (Alex Eala/Facebook) Eala, 18, improved four notches from No. 195 after finishing in the...
Alex Eala survived American Elizabeth Mandlik, 7-5, 7-6 (3), to barge into the main draw round of the Guangzhou Open in China over the weekend. Alex Eala wins two qualifying matches to barge into the main draw of the Guangzhou Open. (Alex Eala/Facebook) The 18-year-old Eala had to dig deep to...
The Philippines is pinning its hopes on three tennis players with wide international experience to lead the country’s medal drive in the sport at the 19 th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China late this month. Alex Eala hopes to make an impact in the 19th Asian Games in China. (File Photo/Alex Eala...
Alex Eala yielded to hometown bet Himeno Sakatsume, 6-0, 6-3, in the opening round of the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships 2023 in Osaka on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Alex Eala crashes out early in the WTA Japan Open in Osaka. (File Photo/Alex Eala Facebook) Eala, who went through two...
Alex Eala survived Korean Park Sohyun, 4-6, 6-1, 7-5, to barge into the main draw of the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships 2023 in Osaka, Japan on Sunday, Sept. 10. Alex Eala wins two qualifying matches to make it to the main draw round. (File Photo/Alex Eala Facebook) Eala bounced...
