Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino congratulated Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas for qualifying for the Paris Olympics and at the same time encouraged other Filipino athletes to continue with their Olympic dream. Aira Villegas (from left to right), POC...
At least 40 legislators from the House of Representatives are set to tee off for the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Golf Cup II that aims to boost the National Athletes’ Trust Fund on Wednesday, March 13, at the Valley Golf and Country Club in Cainta, Rizal. “We’re very happy that this...
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) said it has taken necessary measures in relation to the compliance with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code to avoid possible sanctions including a ban from competing in major events such as the Olympics. In a statement released on Friday, Jan. 26, the...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) awarded a total of ₱10.6 million to medal winners in the Hangzhou 19th Asian Games during Tuesday’s General Assembly at the East Ocean Palace Restaurant in Parañaque City. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino (fourth...
Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez was elected president of a reformed Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) in Friday’s International Tennis Federation (ITF)-authorized election supervised by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC). Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol”...
Ronald Robbins, Rep. Aniela Tolentino, Giro Tan and Aldrin Quinto led the winners of the first Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Golf Cup held on Monday, Nov. 27, for the benefit of the National Athletes’ Trust Fund at the Luisita Golf and Country in Tarlac. Some of the participants of the...
The future heroes of Philippine sports will be honored during the 3rd Siklab Youth Sports Awards on Dec. 4 at the Market! Market! Activity Center, Ayala Malls, BGC in Taguig City. Alex Eala (AFP) Leading the awardees are double Asian Games bronze medalist Alex Eala of tennis, World Combat Games...
The crisis at the Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) is finally over with the election of members of the federation’s board of trustees as prescribed by the International Federation (ITF) through the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has been set for December 11 at the Century Park Hotel in...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) advised the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (HAGOC) of possible changes in the national team rosters of certain national associations—including the men’s 5x5 squad—through the pre-delegation registration meeting (DRM) that was conducted online...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) added wrestling’s Alvin Aguilar and volleyball’s Donaldo Caringal as deputy chefs de mission to the Hangzhou 19 th Asian Games that are due to open in 42 days. POC President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino announced on Tuesday, Aug. 8, the appointments...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Sports officials have already set their sights on the next big thing following Team Philippines’ strong showing in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games, which drew to a close Wednesday, May 17, with a lively ceremony at the 60,000-seater Morodok Techo National Stadium here....
Fresh from its successful campaign in the Cambodia SEA Games, the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) stages the 2023 SMART/MVP Sports Foundation New Face of the Year Taekwondo Championship on May 20-21, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. *A young taekwondo jin connects a roundhouse kick during a...
