HANGZHOU, China – “Just-in” time. That was how one self-styled expert described Justine Brownlee’s sudden explosion in the final half that helped power Gilas Pilipinas to spell-binding 77-76 win over China in their titanic semis duel in the 19th Asian Games that left home fans in funeral...
HANGZHOU – This could be a rematch for the ages: Gilas Pilipinas vs Jordan for the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball gold medal. Gilas Pilipinas forward Justin Brownlee (right) and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson of Jordan. (PSC-POC Media Pool) And Justin Brownlee vs Rondae Hollis-Jefferson for...
HANGZHOU, China – The atmosphere, and even the feeling, was electric. Justin Brownlee goes for a floater against Chinese defender. (PSC-POC Media Pool) One said it was one for the ages, the other described it as unbelievable and unforgettable. There were too many descriptions. ...
HANGZHOU (AFP) -- Uzbek cyclist Aleksey Fomovskiy and Philippine mountain-bike rider Ariana Evangelista both failed doping tests at the Hangzhou Asian Games, officials said on Wednesday, Oct. 4, making it three announced in 24 hours. Filipina cyclist Ariana Evangelista (Ariana Evangelista Facebook...
HANGZHOU, China — A swashbuckling performance deserved another as Eumir Marcial, the flamboyant southpaw from Zamboanga City, scored another knockout win by humbling his Syrian foe in the semifinals of the 71-80-kilogram class Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Asian Games here. Eumir Marcial...
The social media space erupted in frenzy and almost simultaneously when Gilas Pilipinas completed a momentous 77-76 victory over host China to advance to the gold medal round of the 19th Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center in China on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Social media celebrates...
HANGZHOU, China – NBA Hall of Famer and Chinese basketball executive Yao Ming was flashed on a giant screen late in the first half, smiling broadly. Gilas Pilipinas players celebrate after beating China, 77-76, en route to finals. (PSC-POC Medial Pool) But that smile disappeared toward the end of...
HANGZHOU, China – “I have so much respect for Carlo Paalam.” Carlo Paalam exhanges blows against Uzbek rival Abdumalk Khalakov. (PSC-POC Media pool) That was Abdumalk Khalakov of Uzbekistan said through an interpreter after beating the Tokyo Games silver medal winner, 5-0,...
HANGZHOU, China – For Gilas coach Tim Cone, time has changed the landscape of Asian basketball for the better. Gilas Pilipinas (PSC-POC Media pool) That was the strong belief of Cone, who handled the star-studded Centennial Team 25 years ago that suffered crushing defeats to China and even South...
HANGZHOU, China – By this time, weightlifter Vanessa Sarno appeared to have regained her full strength and confidence back in time for her much awaited campaign in the -76-kilogram class on Thursday, Oct. 5, in the the Asia Games here. Vanessa Sarno (File photo) The former Asian champion is...
HANGZHOU (AFP) -- Reigning champions Japan held off a spirited fightback from hosts China on Tuesday, Oct. 3, to set up an Asian Games women's football final against North Korea, while a runner previously banned for doping won gold. Japan's Toko Koga (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring...
HANGZHOU, China – Carlo Paalam kissed his medal bid goodbye when he ran into a classy fighter from Uzbekistan on Tuesday, Oct. 3, in the quarterfinals of the men’s 57-kilogram class in the 19th Asian Games here. Carlo Paalam bows out of contention in the 19th Asian...
