PARIS -- For EJ Obiena, life must go on. First in his agenda after his failed bid in the Paris Olympics is a tournament he will be hosting in the Philippines soon. EJ Obiena (AP) The tentative date is on Sept. 20 but still has little details about the event because he...
PARIS (AP) — Olympic triathletes plunged into the Seine River for the mixed relay event Monday, Aug. 5, after organizers said bacteria levels in the long-polluted Paris waterway were at acceptable levels. Athletes compete in the swimming race in the Seine during the women's individual triathlon...
Pagcor Chairman Alejandro Tengco Double Olympic gold medal winner, gymnast Carlos Yulo will receive P20 million as cash reward from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor). This was confirmed by Pagcor Chairman Alejandro...
EJ Obiena’s Olympic journey is going nowhere but up following a heartbreakingly close podium miss in the 2024 Paris Olympics. EJ Obiena Instagram The Asian record holder and world No. 2 settled for fourth place in the men’s pole vault final on early Tuesday, Aug. 6 (Manila...
LYON, France (AP) — Thierry Henry stood with his arms outstretched, facing the jubilant crowd and soaking up the atmosphere. France's Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's 2nd goal in extra time during the men's semifinal soccer match between France and Egypt, at...
Fencer Sam Catantan vowed to come back stronger and make every day count toward her redemption bid for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Sam Catantan (Sam Catantan's Facebook post) For now, the 22-year-old Penn State standout is focusing on her wellness as she gives herself ample time to heal...
Fil-American hurdler Lauren Hoffman remains grateful for her first Olympic stint at the 2024 Paris Games despite a short and unsuccessful campaign. Lauren Hoffman (Lauren Hoffman's Facebook post) The 25-year-old track star failed to advance to the semifinals in the women’s 400-meter hurdles after...
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — The pole vaulter they call “Mondo” really can put on a show. With the rest of the action at the Olympic track wrapped up for the evening and the crowd of 80,000 at the Stade de France still on their feet, Armand Duplantis rested the pole on his right shoulder and...
PARIS – Again, EJ Obiena was a heartbeat away from his Olympic dream. But once again, Obiena failed and he apologized to his millions of Filipino fans after missing what could be a great redemption by just one jump in the finals of the pole vault in the Paris Olympics on a hot Monday night, Aug....
Fil-American gymnast Emma Malabuyo expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to represent the Philippines in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Emma Malabuyo (FIG/File) In a social media post, Malabuyo said her maiden appearance at the sports’ biggest stage is “A day I will remember for the rest of my...
Former Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri today, August 6 has filed a resolution that seeks to award gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo who bagged two gold medals with the Senate Medal of Excellence for his outstanding performance in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri...
Lawyer Raymond Fortun has warned the public to stop spreading false information against Angelica Yulo who has received a wave of backlash after her son Carlos won two gold medals in the Paris Olympics. (Screengrab from Atty. Raymond Fortun's Facebook post/Angelica Poquiz Yulo) According to Fortun,...
