Elreen Ando (Photo from Elreen Ando's Facebook account) TOKYO — Let it not be said that Cebuana Elreen Ando never lifted a finger to gain entry to the Olympic Games which starts on July 23, Friday. The 22-year-old did, raising enough iron to win the bronze medal in the 2020 World Weightlifting...
Kurt Barbosa (second from right, seated) (MB Photo) TOKYO — Given his own way, taekwondo jin Kurt Bryan Barbosa of Bangued, Abra would probably be draining three-point shots today and then whooping, instead of delivering Olympic-qualifying double roundhouse kicks — and then, well, whooping. But...
Photo from Alex Eala's Facebook page Teen sensation Alex Eala completed a twin kill in the JA Milan 2021 Tennis Tour after also clinching the girls’ singles crown in Italy over the weekend. Still on cloud nine from her girls’ doubles title victory with American partner Madison Sieg, the...
didal paalam magno watanabe Margielyn Didal Margielyn Didal Margielyn Didal has written history in her own way as far as the Tokyo Olympics is concerned. Didal, 22, becomes the first Filipina skateboarder to qualify for the Olympics as skateboarding officially marks its official launch in this...
Perhaps the key to why Rain or Shine is up 2-0 early in the 46th PBA Season is because of Kobe Bryant. Javee Mocon (right) and Rey Nambatac drive past Blackwater defenders during their match in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday night, July 18. (PBA) Rain...
Creamline's opposite hitter Michelle Gumabao reiterated that there is no room for complacency despite her 24-point outing and the Cool Smashers' first win in the 2021 PVL Open Conference. Michelle Gumabao (right) hits the ball past two Sta. Lucia blockers during their match in the 2021 PVL Open...
NLEX coach Yeng Guiao had to ease the eagerness of rookie Calvin Oftana after their first loss in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup against Rain or Shine at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City last Friday. NLEX rookie Calvin Oftana (left) chases Ginebra's Scottie Thompson for the defense during their game in...
Reap what you sow. Nards Pinto (left) and Bong Quinto soar for the layup during Meralco's game against San Miguel at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday, July 18. (PBA) Meralco coach Norman Black lauded Bong Quinto and Nards Pinto for their impressive showing so far in the 2021 PBA...
File Photo from Alex Eala's Facebook page Alex Eala and American partner Madison Sieg survived their unseeded rivals to capture the girls’ doubles title in the JA Milan 2021 Tennis Tour in Italy over the weekend. The top-seeded Eala and Sieg rose from a second-set stumble and held their composure...
EJ OBIENA (athletics) EJ Obiena This Tokyo Olympics could be the year for athletics as pole vaulter EJ Obiena is among the favorites to win a medal for the Philippines. The 25-year-old Tondo native aims to become the second Filipino from the sport to win an Olympic medal following Simeon...
An official from the Philippine delegation to the Tokyo Olympics has tested positive for COVID-19 a week before the opening rites of the Games. A non-athlete Philippine delegate to the Tokyo Olympics tests positive for COVID-19 a week before the opening of the Games kicks off. POC president Bambol...
"WE DID IT!!!" This is how online content creator and influencer Wil Dasovich announced his latest milestone, winning at this year's VlogFest featuring Malta, along with a cash prize of $30,000. "1st award I’ve ever got that came with a bag, how generous!," he shared. https://www.instagram.com/p/...
