HANGZHOU, China — From pain to glory. That’s exactly what Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belter Margarita “Meggie” Ochoa suffered but endured on the way to achieving her ultimate dream – winning her first ever gold medal in the Asian Games here. Margarita “Meggie” Ochoa (AFP) But...
For the first time in 33 years, the Philippine Men’s Basketball Team has successfully reached the Asian Games Final and is all set to battle Jordan and its star player Rondae Hollis-Jefferson for a shot at its first gold since 1962. Thanks to the heroic performance by Justin Brownlee, Gilas is a...
HANGZHOU, China – Legends are born every four years whether it’s the Olympics or the Asian Games. Eumir Marcial settles for silver as he suffered a 5-0 loss to Chinese Tanglatihan Tuohetaerbieke in their 71-80 kilograms showdown. (PSC-POC Media Pool) They’re glorified even more if...
HANGZHOU (AFP) -- North Korea lifters proclaimed themselves "world leaders" after winning a sixth Asian Games weightlifting gold on Thursday, Oct. 5, to cap their return to international competition after a four-year absence. Song Kuk Hyang, last seen at the 2018 Youth Olympics, won the women's...
HANGZHOU, China — She has a heart of gold, so naturally Margarita “Meggie” Ochoa was rewarded with a gold medal on a cool, windy Thursday, Oct. 5, in the jiu-jitsu competitions in the 19th Asian Games at the XSL Gymnasium here. Margarita “Meggie” Ochoa brings home the second gold for Team...
HANGZHOU (AFP) -- Fed-up Chinese basketball fans berated and mocked the men's national team on Thursday, Oct. 4, after the hosts' agonizing 77-76 defeat to the Philippines in the Asian Games semifinals. Jinqui Hu of China (AFP) The hashtag "Chinese men's basketball lost twice to Philippines in 32...
HANGZHOU (AFP) -- Women's basketball takes center stage at the Asian Games on Thursday. Oct. 5, when hosts China clash with Japan for gold while neighbors North and South Korea fight it out for bronze. China's He Jie celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the men's marathon final...
Just as the buzzer sounded off on Wednesday night, Oct. 4, in the game between the Philippines and China in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, not a few Filipinos may have stopped rejoicing for a moment to call to mind the storied campaign of the country’s first-ever, all professional basketball...
HANGZHOU, China – “Just-in” time. That was how one self-styled expert described Justine Brownlee’s sudden explosion in the final half that helped power Gilas Pilipinas to spell-binding 77-76 win over China in their titanic semis duel in the 19th Asian Games that left home fans in funeral...
HANGZHOU – This could be a rematch for the ages: Gilas Pilipinas vs Jordan for the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball gold medal. Gilas Pilipinas forward Justin Brownlee (right) and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson of Jordan. (PSC-POC Media Pool) And Justin Brownlee vs Rondae Hollis-Jefferson for...
HANGZHOU, China – The atmosphere, and even the feeling, was electric. Justin Brownlee goes for a floater against Chinese defender. (PSC-POC Media Pool) One said it was one for the ages, the other described it as unbelievable and unforgettable. There were too many descriptions. ...
HANGZHOU (AFP) -- Uzbek cyclist Aleksey Fomovskiy and Philippine mountain-bike rider Ariana Evangelista both failed doping tests at the Hangzhou Asian Games, officials said on Wednesday, Oct. 4, making it three announced in 24 hours. Filipina cyclist Ariana Evangelista (Ariana Evangelista Facebook...
