The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Executive Board approved the advanced training program for qualified athletes to the 2024 Paris Olympics during its regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 17, in Tagaytay City. French aerial patrol ‘Patrouille de France’ fly over the fan village of The Trocadero...
PARIS (AFP) -- The Phrygian cap, the symbol of the French republic but wearing sneakers as a nod to the present, was unveiled on Monday, Nov. 14, as the mascot for the 2024 Paris Olympics. This photograph taken on November 10, 2022, shows the mascots for the Paris 2024 Olympic (right) and...
Carlos Yulo readies himself for tougher challenges ahead of his 2024 Paris Olympics campaign following a fruitful showing at the 51st FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Liverpool, England that concluded over the weekend. Carlos Yulo shows off his silver medal in vault at the 51st FIG...
PARIS (AFP) — Paris expects a crowd of 600,000 at the 2024 summer Olympics' opening ceremony which is to take place on the river Seine, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said Tuesday. Rather than in an athletics stadium as is customary, France plans to celebrate the ceremony on July...
Some Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) officials led by President Bambol Tolentino are in Paris, France over the weekend to inspect possible training venues for Filipino athletes that would qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Philippine Olympic Committee President Rep. Abraham “Bambol”...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., left, and pole vault start EJ Obiena By NIKOLE JAVIER Ernest John Obiena paid President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. a visit on Friday, Oct. 14, at the Malacañang Palace. The world No. 3 pole vaulter, who is set to fly to Italy to...
By Nikole Javier Ernest John Obiena vowed to pour it all in his mission to qualify and make a podium finish in the 2024 Paris Olympics. After eight months of joining different competitions which saw him break one record after another, the 26-year-old was received warmly during his homecoming at...
Freego owner Eduard Tio and CKSC Board of Trustee hands a gift to EJ Obiena during his homecoming to his alma mater. Also shown are other other school officials, led by its principal Jude Yap, and Board of Trustees. By Nikole Javier World No. 3 Ernest John Obiena has expressed his gratitude to...
The 2024 Paris Olympics would be weightlifting star Hidilyn Diaz’s “swan song” as she sets aside family goals for another shot at glory. Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) In a social media post, Diaz said she is manifesting this even if she knows she doesn’t need to prove anything anymore following her...
Olympics chief Thomas Bach on Sunday said the organization would ensure that Ukrainian athletes could compete at the 2024 Games despite the Russian invasion. International Olympic Committee President (IOC) Thomas Bach speaks during a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Summer Olympics...
Hidilyn Diaz is kicking off year 2022 with a glimpse of her goals after dominating 2021 with a gold medal at hand from the Tokyo Olympics. In a series of Instagram posts, Diaz hinted at participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics as Team HD -- composed of her fiance and coach Julius Naranjo, coach...
Paris, here he comes. Pole vaulter EJ Obiena signified his intention to qualify and compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics in a social media post Sunday. “So many whys... But only one answer, I want it, that’s why!!! 999 days from @paris2024!” Obiena wrote on his social media accounts. The post...
