LeBron James wasn’t totally sure what the opening ceremony was all about when he was picked for his first Olympics in 2004. LeBron James (AP) This time, he’ll be one of the stars of the show. James has been picked by his fellow U.S. Olympians to serve as the male flagbearer for the Americans in...
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...
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....
Fencer Samantha Catantan is expected to show her deadly form when she plunges into action in the 2024 Paris Olympics later this month. Fencer Samantha Catantan, right, and her coach Amat Canlas (Amat Canlas) Fresh from her training in Venice, Italy, the 22-year-old Catantan got reunited with her...
