Former world No. 1 Sydney Sy Tancontian is optimistic of a fruitful campaign as she headlines the Philippine team in the 2026 Asia-Oceania Sambo Championship slated June 23 to 28 at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Tancontian, 26, goes all out for her fourth overall gold medal when she defends her...
Jiu-jitsu standouts Annie Ramirez and Kaila Napolis banner a 101-strong Philippine delegation to the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China on April 22 to 30. Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino assured that the national delegation is already armed and ready for the...
Meet the “Magnificent Seven.” After a thorough selection process and extensive deliberations, the Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee on Monday, April 13, announced the names of seven exemplary athletes who will be enshrined to the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame. In...
The Fédération Internationale de Teqball (FITEQ) vowed to support and develop in the Philippines the fast-growing sport that is now on the official programs of major international competitions. “Teqball has gained outstanding popularity recently and it’s one sport that Filipino athletes could...
Seven sporting greats will be enshrined into the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame, with a special ceremony fitting for heroes set on May 20 at a venue yet to be announced. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham...
Christmas came early for Filipino medalists at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain after the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) are set to give them cash incentives. The announcement came on Monday, Nov. 3, during the Philippine team 's medal...
The goal of winning a Winter Olympics medal is now solidly cast in stone following the Philippine men’s curling team’s gold medal performance at the Ninth Asian Games in Harbin on Friday morning, Feb. 14. “This is too good to be true,” said Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president...
Members of the electoral commission (elecom) tasked to oversee the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) polls on Nov. 29 are confident they can get a unanimous agreement on the cases raised during the clarificatory meeting on all involved parties held last Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Century Park Hotel....
Al Panlilio is putting premium on a sustainable program and a united and harmonious Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) as he seeks another term as POC first vice president under the ticket of reelectionist president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee president Abraham...
The number of Filipino athletes qualifying for Paris is rising and so is the buildup of excitement as the country braces for its 100th year of participation in the Olympics. “Eleven, formally, and counting,” said Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president on Sunday, April 21, a day after...
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) chief Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and three other National Olympic Committee (NOC) presidents who are also heads of their cycling federations were recognized by the International Cycling Union (UCI) during its Congress on Thursday, Aug. 3, in Glasgow,...
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino heaped praises for the national team’s stunning victory over New Zealand at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, July 25, saying God’s hand continues to touch Filipino athletes as they battle odds on the global...
