President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. recognized the participation of the 28 Filipino athletes who would compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics during his State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 22. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. wishes the best of luck for the...
Olympic fever starts to grip Team Philippines as the first batch of Filipino athletes entered the Athlete’s Village over the weekend in time for the 2024 Paris Games scheduled to officially start on Friday, July 26. From left, PH gymnasts Emma Malabuyo, Carlos Yulo and Aleah Finnegan pose in...
“Bahala na si Lord.” That was the text message of Philippine boxing coach Ronald Chavez from Saarbrucken, Germany on Sunday, July21, when asked how important the draw is for the five boxers – three returning medalists and two newcomers – in the 2024 Paris Olympics which will have its...
PARIS (AP) — A year ago, the head of the Paris Olympics boldly declared that France’s capital would be “ the safest place in the world " when the Games open this Friday, July 26. Tony Estanguet’s confident forecast looks less far-fetched now with squadrons of police patrolling Paris’...
EJ Obiena is keeping his eyes on the big prize despite admittedly facing some ‘physical problems’ that has hampered his preparations so far for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. EJ Obiena (EJ Obiena's Facebook post) Obiena through a lengthy Instagram post on Saturday, July 20, revealed...
UNITED STATES (AP) -- Kevin Durant practiced with the U.S. Olympic basketball team on Friday, July 19, a major step toward getting him back on track for the Paris Games that open next week. It was Durant’s first time on the floor with the team this summer. He strained his calf a few days before...
Fil-Swiss Alan Frei is hoping one day curling, a winter sport, will be popular in a tropical country like the Philippines. The Philippine curling team eyes for a coveted spot in 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. (Alan Frei) The 42-year-old national curling...
LAUSANNE (AP) — Weightlifters Mohamed Mahmoud of Egypt and Alexandr Spac of Moldova have returned adverse analytical findings from retests of samples from the 2016 Rio Olympics, according to the International Testing Agency. Mohamed Mahmoud of Egypt (AP) The ITA announced Wednesday, July 17, that...
Francis Libiran is no stranger to designing for Filipino champions. In the past, he created pieces for crowned beauty queens and the brightest names in the music and entertainment scene. His designs have also been worn by international talents and masters, proving that his designs are world-class....
With just a few days before the official opening of the 2024 Olympic Games, countries' delegates are heading to Paris to prepare for the much-awaited international sporting event. With the competition happening at the birthplace of fashion, fans from all over the world can expect to see their teams...
PHOENIX (AP) — Diana Taurasi joked after the Tokyo Olympics that she would see everyone in Paris. The 42-year-old guard turned the joke into reality; she’ll be playing in a record sixth Olympic games when the U.S. women’s basketball team goes for its eighth consecutive gold medal later this...
The Premier Volleyball League expressed its support to the country’s participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics by having players from Choco Mucho and Cignal wear special shirts during warmups for their match in the Reinforced Conference Thursday, July 18, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City....
