When Gilas Pilipinas built a lead that was seemingly far out of reach, head coach Tim Cone immediately turned his focus on trying to prepare his team for the next game – against a tougher Iran team in the knockout quarterfinals of the men’s basketball competitions in the 19th Asian Games....
Gilas Pilipinas put its medal campaign back on track after venting its ire on the hapless Qatar with a resounding 80-41 victory in the men's 5-on-5 basketball competition at the Zhejiang University Zijingang Gymnasium in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Monday, Oct. 2. Picking themselves...
HANGZHOU, China – Up against younger and stronger rivals, Tokyo Olympics champion Hidilyn Diaz was the first to flinch as rising star Kim Ilgyong of North Korea stole the limelight with record-shattering performance in the women’s 59-kilogram class on Monday, Oct. 2, in the...
Beyond the Game Hoffman, Frank share added motivation in Asian Games 2023 stint By Brian Yalung Lauren Hoffman and Angel Frank will have a busy week as they compete for the Philippines in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Lauren Hoffman (top) and Angel Frank (Duke...
HANGZHOU (AFP) -- South Korean roller skater Jung Cheol-won committed a cardinal sin of sport on Monday, Oct. 2, by celebrating too early, with his "big mistake" costing his country an Asian Games gold medal. South Korea's Jung Cheol-won reacts after crossing the finish line in the men's final of...
HANGZHOU, China – Coming off a close 4-1 win over Kyrgyztan’s Munarbek Uulu Seiitbek, Carlo Paalam goes for at least a bronze medal when he faces reigning world champion Abdulmalik Khalokov of Uzbekistan in the quarterfinals of the men’s 57-kilogram class on...
HANGZHOU, China – Other than the Chinese stars, TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is easily one of the recognizable stars in the basketball competitions of the 19th Asian Games here. Jordan's Rondae Hollis Jefferson (AFP) Chants of “Kobe! Kobe!” reverberated inside the Hangzhou Olympic...
HANGZHOU (AFP) -- Thailand's Arpichaya Yubol snatched Asian Games women's gold on Sunday, Oct. 1, after India's Aditi Ashok blew a seven-shot overnight lead, while rising star Taichi Kho made history for Hong Kong golf in the men's event. Gold medalist Thailand's Arpichaya Yubol attends the medal...
HANGZHOU (AFP) -- An athletics official suffered a broken leg at the Asian Games in Hangzhou after being hit by a hammer hurled during competition by Kuwait's Ali Zankawi. Ali Zankawi (left) visiting injured athletics official Huang Qinghua in hospital in Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang...
HANGZHOU (AFP) -- Afghanistan's volleyball team hope their appearance at the Asian Games in defiance of the Taliban will encourage other women from the country "to follow their dreams". Afghanistan's players line up before the volleyball preliminary match between Afghanistan and Kazakhstan begins...
HANGZHOU, China – Led by Kayla Sanchez, the 9-man Philippine swimming team broke 5 national records in the fast and furious 6 days competition in the 19th Asian Games at the city’s magnificent Swimming and Diving Centre here. Kayla Sanchez (POC) Sanchez, who played a key role in two of...
HANGZHOU, China – Boxing head coach Ronald Chavez swears Eumir Marcial is a sure money bet when he goes up against Syrian Ahmad Ghousoon in their 80-kilogram semis showdown on Wednesday, Oct. 4, in the 19th Asian Games here. Eumir Marcial (PSC-POC Media pool) The former PH stalwart said...
