Filipino Olympians, who were not present during the heroes' welcome for the Paris Olympians last week, finally get their own reception from Malacañang. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. welcomes Filipino Olympians Dottie Ardina, Aleah Finnegan, Emma Malabuyo, and Levi Jung-Ruivivar at the...
Eumir Marcial has decided to focus on professional boxing after his failed medal bid in the recent Paris Olympics. Eumir Marcial (AP) Though the 28-year-old Marcial will now pursue his career in the pro ranks, the two-time Olympian is not entirely shutting down the idea of a third try in the Los...
In her own way of paying back the support of Filipinos during the recent Paris Olympics, Aleah Finnegan held a gymnastics clinic along with Emma Malabuyo at the GAP Gym in Intramuros, Manila. Aleah Finnegan (Instagram) In the program, Finnegan was joined by Gymnastics Association of the...
Levi Jung Ruivivar is finally coming home after receiving an invitation from the Office of the President, the Olympic gymnast wrote on her social media account Wednesday, Aug. 21. Levi Jung Ruivivar (FIG) The 18-year-old Ruivivar will depart from Los Angeles, California and is expected to arrive...
Gabby Williams is back with the Seattle Storm. France's Gabby Williams (AP) Williams, who helped France win a silver medal at the Olympics earlier this month, signed a rest-of-season contract with the Storm on Tuesday, Aug. 20. She will start play next week when the Storm return from their current...
Aira Villegas had to box through injuries and pain on her way to bagging the bronze medal in the women’s flyweight class of the 2024 Paris Olympics. (From left) Reynaldo Galido, Aira Villegas, and Marcus Jarwin Manalo (PSA) Association of Boxing Alliances of the Philippines (ABAP)...
PARIS (AP) — After leading France’s Olympic team to a silver medal at the Paris Games, Thierry Henry left his coaching job Monday, Aug. 19, with the French soccer federation saying he had cited personal reasons for the departure. Thierry Henry (AP) The France great had a contract through the...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Sorry to disappoint those who think this is going to be a salacious discussion. But it does discuss sex—genetic sex, gonadal sex, and anatomic sex. The 2024 Paris Olympics is over but the issue of sex or gender lingers, as a result of which boxing, a sport in which Filipinos...
No lessons wasted for Filipina gymnast Aleah Finnegan following her debut in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics last month. The 21-year-old Finnegan is taking some time to reflect on what was a grueling year that saw her passionately and diligently dedicate all her energy and efforts to her...
Gymnast Levi Jung Ruivivar set the record straight on her absence from the Malacanang event that saw her fellow Paris Olympians savoring the warm reception of the Filipinos back home. Levi Jung Ruivivar In a lengthy Instagram post, the 18-year-old Ruivivar said she wasn't informed of the event...
There's no rushing things for hurdler John Cabang Tolentino as he turns his focus to recovery after his maiden stint at the 2024 Paris Olympics recently. John Cabang Tolentino The Spain-based track star failed to run in the repechage round of the men's 110-meter hurdles event after hurting his...
Paris Olympians Aleah Finnegan and Emma Malabuyo went back to their roots by imparting their knowledge through holding a gymnastics clinic on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) Gym in Intramuros, Manila. Paris Olympics gymnasts Aleah Finnegan, left, and Emma...
