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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Filipino teammates of Hidilyn Diaz competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics joined her in celebrating the momentous win for the Philippines.

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.

Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz made history on Monday, July 26, when she became the first athlete from the Philippines to win an Olympic gold medal.

Nesthy Petecio took charge late in the match to eliminate top-seeded Yu-ting Lin of Chinese Taipei, 3-2, and advance in the quarterfinals of the women’s featherweight boxing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at the Kokugikan Arena Monday, July 26.

Margielyn Didal advanced to the final of the women’s skateboarding street event after landing seventh overall in the preliminary heats in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at the Ariake Urban Sports Park Monday, July 26.

A USA team led by 11-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant was beaten by France in a huge Olympic basketball upset on Sunday.

Shooter Jayson Valdez failed to enter for the medal round after finishing 44th in the men’s 10-meter air rifle qualification of the Tokyo Olympics.

The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics began on Friday in a nearly empty stadium after a year-long pandemic postponement and a build-up marred by scandal and controversy.

Philippines’ top pole vaulter EJ Obiena has finally arrived in Tokyo, Japan after delays due to strict travel restrictions.