There are moments when you have to explain the humor behind the joke, which actually defeats the purpose of the entire attempt to make someone laugh. In short, there's no explanation needed. Margielyn Didal with Tony Hawk (Photo from Margielyn Didal's Instagram account) But legendary skateboarder...
Flyweight boxer Carlo Paalam advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after scoring a unanimous decision win against fourth-seeded Mohamed Flissi of Algeria in their Round of 16 bout at the Kokugikan Arena Saturday, July 31. Philippines' Carlo Paalam (red) and Algeria's Mohamed...
Olympic champion Hidilyn Diaz took the higher road and chose to forgive the critics and bashers when she pleaded for support in public in 2019. Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) Looking back, Diaz stood firm and said she has no regrets with the decision to share a post asking for sponsorship from private...
For Hidilyn Diaz, what matters now the most is the peace of mind she attained after bagging the country's first gold medal in the Olympics. Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) Moving on from past adversities, Diaz, the first Filipino to capture gold medal for the Philippines, said she doesn't need any apology from...
After an "epic" Olympic stint in Tokyo, Japan, Filipina skateboarding sensation Margielyn Didal once again wished for the creation of more skateparks in the Philippines. Margielyn Didal (AFP) Taking it to Instagram, her first post since settling for seventh place in the final of the women's street...
Two-time world pole vault champion Sam Kendricks, one of EJ Obiena’s toughest rivals in pole vault, was ruled out of the Tokyo Olympics competitions on Thursday after testing positive for COVID-19. Sam Kendricks (Photo from World Athletics) The United States Olympics and Paralympic...
Irish Magno bid farewell to her Olympic campaign after suffering a unanimous decision loss at the hands of Thai foe Jitpong Jutamas in their Round of 16 women's boxing flyweight match in the 2020 Tokyo Games at the Tokyo International Forum Thursday, July 29. Philippines' Irish Magno (red)...
No bad falls nor awkward landings would take away the huge smile on Margielyn Didal's face upon arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport from Japan Wednesday night, July 28. Margielyn Didal, riding a wheelchair, flasher her "seal of approval" upon arriving at NAIA Wednesday night,...
Hidilyn Diaz had to fight her inner demons first before competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Japan, which was projected to be her swan song of a performance. An emotional Hidilyn Diaz of the Philippines bursts into tears after placing first in the women's 55kg weightlifting competition during...
The Filipino teammates of Hidilyn Diaz competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics joined her in celebrating the momentous win for the Philippines. Fellow Filipino Olympians celebrate Hidilyn Diaz's gold medal victory in the 55kg women’s weightlifting in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. (Photos from AFP and...
Margielyn Didal may have ended her Olympic campaign in Tokyo without a medal, but she definitely won the hearts of skateboarding and sports fans around the world. Margielyn Didal of the Philippines flexes her arms wrapped in tattoos during the skateboarding women's street final of the Tokyo 2020...
Philippines' Hidilyn Diaz competes in the women's 55kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on July 26, 2021. (AFP) Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz made true to her promise to end the gold medal drought for the Philippines as she...
