HANGZHOU, China – The Philippines produced what could go down as one of its greatest basketball wins in the history of Asian Games with a tense-filled 70-60 victory over Jordan Friday, Oct. 6, at the Hangzhou Olympic Gymnasium here. Gilas players rejoice after beating Jordan in the men's 5-on-5...
Philippine cycling bet Ariana Evangelista finally broke her silence after testing positive for a banned substance and being “provisionally suspended with immediate effects” in the Asian Games. Philippine cycling bet Ariana Evangelista (PhilCycling) Evangelista apologized about the issue while...
HANGZHOU, China – Jiu-jitsu star Annie Ramirez gave Team Philippines its third gold medal with another masterful win over a familiar foe on Friday, Oct. 7, in the 19th Asian Games at the Xiaoshan Linpu Gymnasium here. Jiu-jitsu star Annie Ramirez gave Team Philippines its third gold...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez issued on Friday, Oct. 6 his "heartfelt congratulations" to Filipino jiu-jitsu fighter Annie Ramirez after she won the third gold medal for the Philippines in the ongoing...
President Marcos hailed two Filipina Jiu-jitsu athletes for winning two more gold medals for the Philippines in the Asian Games. Jiu-jitsu athletes Meggie Ochoa and Annie Ramirez win gold medal each in the 19th Asian Games (Photo courtesy of Philippine Sports Commission) Marcos, through separate...
Asian Games gold medalist EJ Obiena was grateful not having to worry about seeking necessary help and funding that he would need ahead of his 2024 Paris Olympics redemption bid. World No. 2 Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena. (AFP) The world No. 2 Filipino pole vaulter is coming off a...
HANGZHOU, China — From pain to glory. That’s exactly what Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belter Margarita “Meggie” Ochoa suffered but endured on the way to achieving her ultimate dream – winning her first ever gold medal in the Asian Games here. Margarita “Meggie” Ochoa (AFP) But...
For the first time in 33 years, the Philippine Men’s Basketball Team has successfully reached the Asian Games Final and is all set to battle Jordan and its star player Rondae Hollis-Jefferson for a shot at its first gold since 1962. Thanks to the heroic performance by Justin Brownlee, Gilas is a...
HANGZHOU, China – Legends are born every four years whether it’s the Olympics or the Asian Games. Eumir Marcial settles for silver as he suffered a 5-0 loss to Chinese Tanglatihan Tuohetaerbieke in their 71-80 kilograms showdown. (PSC-POC Media Pool) They’re glorified even more if...
HANGZHOU (AFP) -- North Korea lifters proclaimed themselves "world leaders" after winning a sixth Asian Games weightlifting gold on Thursday, Oct. 5, to cap their return to international competition after a four-year absence. Song Kuk Hyang, last seen at the 2018 Youth Olympics, won the women's...
HANGZHOU, China — She has a heart of gold, so naturally Margarita “Meggie” Ochoa was rewarded with a gold medal on a cool, windy Thursday, Oct. 5, in the jiu-jitsu competitions in the 19th Asian Games at the XSL Gymnasium here. Margarita “Meggie” Ochoa brings home the second gold for Team...
HANGZHOU (AFP) -- Fed-up Chinese basketball fans berated and mocked the men's national team on Thursday, Oct. 4, after the hosts' agonizing 77-76 defeat to the Philippines in the Asian Games semifinals. Jinqui Hu of China (AFP) The hashtag "Chinese men's basketball lost twice to Philippines in 32...
