Photo from AFP A financial windfall awaits Nesthy Petecio even if she fell short in her bid to win the country’s first-ever gold in boxing. At this point, Petecio stands to receive a combined cash incentive of P20 million from the government and those from the private sector plus a condominium...
The government joined a jubilant nation in praising Filipino boxer Nesthy Petecio on her silver medal finish at the Tokyo Olympics. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Petecio has brought honor and pride to the nation following her Olympic feat, adding the young fighter still has a chance to...
Photo from AFP Boxer Nesthy Petecio yielded to hometown bet Sena Irie to settle for the silver medal in the women’s featherweight (54-57kg) division of the Tokyo Olympics Tuesday. Irie won via unanimous decision after four judges scored 29-28 and one judge 30-27. Petecio trailed after the first...
Girl power, but with lots of style! Artwork by Ariana Maralit Who says you can't look great while competing at the Tokyo Olympics? Tokyo2020 Instagram account compiled just some of the women who made heads turn at the ongoing competition. Check this out. Gabrielle Thomas of USA is just gorgeous...
The Adamson University (AdU) community is "proud" of Carlos Yulo's Olympic performance after he placed fourth in the artistic gymnastics of the Tokyo Olympics on Monday, Aug. 2. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) "Carlos Yulo ranked 4th in the Vault Finals. He may not have won a medal but he won our hearts...
Philippines' Carlo Paalam reacts after winning against Uzbekistan's Shakhobidin Zoirov during their men's fly (48-52kg) quarterfinal boxing match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo on August 3, 2021. ( AFP) No goodbyes just yet. Flyweight boxer Carlo Paalam pulled...
In this file photo taken on July 25, 2021 USA's Simone Biles competes in the floor event of the artistic gymnastic women's qualification during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Tokyo on July 25, 2021. (Photo by Loic VENANCE / AFP) Simone Biles will make her...
MB File Photo EJ Obiena shoots for Olympic glory against familiar opponents on Tuesday when he guns for nothing but the gold medal in the men’s pole vault at the Olympic Track Stadium in Tokyo. A podium victory for Obiena would make him only the third Filipino athlete to win a medal in the sport...
FINDING ANSWERS Former Senator Atty. Joey Lina Hidilyn Diaz shall forever be known as the heroic Filipino athlete who captured the first-ever Olympic gold medal for the Philippines and instantly brought unbridled happiness to a nation suffering from the ravages of a pandemic. Her amazing...
Even the best fall down sometimes. Carlos Yulo competes in the artistic gymnastics men's vault final of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Tokyo on August 2, 2021. (AFP) Carlos Yulo cannot help but to cry and vent out his frustrations after experiencing a heartbreaker...
Photo from Carlos Yulo's Facebook account World champion gymnast Carlos Yulo vows to come back stronger following his debut campaign at the Tokyo Olympics Monday night. In a social media post hours after his men’s vault final stint, the 21-year-old Manileño thanked his supporters for all the...
Ireland's Brendan Irvine (red) and Philippines' Carlo Paalam fight during their men's fly (48-52kg) preliminaries boxing match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo on July 26, 2021. (Photo by Buda Mendes / POOL / AFP) TOKYO — The street scavenging days of Carlo...
