Olympic-bound athletes boxer Eumir Felix Marcial, pole vaulter EJ Obiena, gymnast Carlos Yulo, boxer Irish Magno (Handout Photos) Filipino athletes who have earned slots in the Tokyo Olympics this year are delighted by the government’s effort to have them vaccinated against COVID-19. While there...
The sporting world is just one of the victims that had to be put on hold for the sake of safety against the coronavirus pandemic. The efforts of doctors, scientists, frontliners and global leaders served as glimmer of hope. Eventually, people were able to adapt to the "new normal" despite the...
The group tasked by the Philippine Olympic Committee to handle its elections on November 27 is taking up the possibility of allowing online voting or via sealed ballots. “We’ll consider all possible options like sending ballots via courier in advance or online voting,” said Atty. Teodoro...
Photo from Hidilyn Diaz's Instagram account There is a saying that dogs are “a man’s best friend” but for Filipino weightlifting superstar and Rio Olympics veteran Hidilyn Diaz, her dog Hiro is more than a best friend. For Diaz, she considers the French bulldog a family. “Very sweet...
Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz was featured in a children's book titled 'Ginto's Pilak.' (File Photo / Anvil) A children's book recently featured Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz, recounting the life and journey of the top Filipino weightlifter to greatness. Diaz unveiled on...
Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz dominates the 59kg division in an online event Eleiko Email International Lifters Tournament held July 24 and 25. (MB File Photo) Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz is still keeping her options open with regards to the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT)...
Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz received P1.5 million financial support from the MVP Sports Foundation. (MB File Photo) Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz has received financial backing from the MVP Sports Foundation in the form of a realigned P1.5 million package to cover her training even with...
Rio Olympics silver medalist weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz (MB File Photo) Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz said Thursday that she had to skip an online tournament this month after competing last week in an online event that earned her a first-ever win in an e-tournament. Diaz won in the 59kg...
Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz dominates the 59kg division in an online event Eleiko Email International Lifters Tournament held July 24 and 25. (MB File Photo) Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz continues to give the country honor as she dominated the 59kg division of the online Eleiko Email...
