HANGZHOU, China – Asian Games silver medal winner Eumir Marcial plans to return to the US before the end of the month or early in November for his fifth professional fight. Asian Games silver medal winner Eumir Marcial (PSC-POC Media Pool) There are no details yet but the fight is likely to...
Foreign ambassadors turned to social media on Saturday, Oct. 7, to congratulate Gilas Pilipinas for ending the country’s 61-year Asian Games drought by winning the gold medal against Jordan. Gilas Pilipinas members pose with their gold medal for men’s basketball during the Asian Games medal...
HANGZHOU, China – The Philippines might be trailing than other SEAG rivals in the gold medal race in the 19th Asian Games here. EJ Obiena (AFP) But not in the eyes of Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. Team Philippines had only four golds to...
HANGZHOU, China – Justine Brownlee was outscored by counterpart Rondae Jefferson-Hollis in the intriguing gold medal match between the Philippines and Jordan on Friday, Oct. 6, in the Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Gymnasium here. GIlas' player Justin Brownlee (left) is challenged by...
Nothing could be sweeter for Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann than witnessing Gilas Pilipinas’ ascend to the Asian Games throne in men’s basketball Friday night, Oct. 6, in Hangzhou, China. Philippine Sports Commissioner Chairman Richard Bachmann watches Gilas...
HANGZHOU (AFP) -- India surged past a landmark 100 medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou with golds in archery and kabaddi on Saturday, Oct. 7, adding gloss to their best showing ever at an Asiad. The Indian team have surpassed all expectations back home by breaching the century mark of medals,...
HANGZHOU, China - The pain is now totally healed as far as Gilas coach Tim Cone is concerned. Philippines' coach Tim Cone is carried by his team players after winning the gold medal game between Jordan and the Philippines at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in China's eastern...
The three stars and the sun have finally shone above Asia. Gilas Pilipinas ends a 61-year medal drought in the Asian Games (PSC-POC) Gilas Pilipinas is back to the throne after an agonizing 61-year wait in the men’s 5-on-5 basketball in the Asian Games and it was only natural for...
Mayor Ruffy Biazon congratulated two Muntinlupa residents who bagged medals at the 19th Asian Games being held in Hangzhou, China. Biazon honored Annie Ramirez, who won a gold medal in jiu-jitsu (women’s 57kg), and Kaila Napolis, who bagged a bronze medal in jiu-jitsu (women’s...
MANILA (AFP) -- Filipinos roared in joy and relief as their men's basketball team ended decades of heartbreak in winning their first Asian Games gold medal in 61 years. Philippines' players hold their country's national flag as they celebrate their win against Jordan at the men's gold medal...
HANGZHOU (AFP) -- Japan was booed but kept its cool in an "interesting" atmosphere to beat North Korea 4-1 and retain its Asian Games women's football crown on Friday, Oct. 6. Japan's players pose for a photograph as they celebrate their victory against North Korea after the women's football gold...
President Marcos has congratulated Gilas Pilipinas and three other Filipino athletes for clinching gold medals from the 19th Asian Games on Friday, Oct. 6. 'GOLD!' — Asian Games gold medalists EJ Obiena, Meggie Ochoa, Annie Ramirez, and Gilas Pilipinas' Scottie Thompson (Philippine Sports...
