HANGZHOU (AFP) -- The Asian Games in Hangzhou witnessed some world-class performances over two weeks of action in 40 sports. AFP Sport picks out five who excelled: Philippines - basketball A first Asian Games basketball gold for 61 years sparked an outpouring of joy across the...
EJ Obiena House Speaker Martin Romualdez commended on Sunday, Oct. 8 the Filipino athletes who participated in the just-concluded 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, saying they "showcased the country’s potential as a competitive force in international...
HANGZHOU, China – Chinese legend Yao Ming was man enough to admit there is now a “huge gap” between Team China and the so-called “heavyweights” in the world of basketball. Chinese basketball legend Yao Ming (AFP) “We have already observed the gap between Team China and the top teams in...
Ramon S. Ang, Manny V. Pangilinan (Facebook) Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera hailed on Sunday, Oct. 8 the key personalities behind Gilas Pilipinas' historic gold medal win in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. “This gold medal...
Senators on Sunday, October 8, congratulated Gilas Pilipinas for winning the gold medal at the 19 th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. (Photo courtesy of O/S Bong Go) "This is not just a victory for Gilas Pilipinas; it's a triumph for the entire nation. Our athletes have shown...
HANGZHOU (AFP) -- Basketball great Yao Ming branded China's team "slackers" and warned they will struggle to qualify for future Olympics because of the "huge gap" with the world's best. Chinese basketball icon Yao Ming (AFP) The eight-time NBA All-Star, now president of the Chinese Basketball...
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Yamsuan (Facebook) “Ang tagumpay niyo ay tagumpay ng buong sambayanang Pilipino (Your victory is the victory of the entire Filipino nation).” With this statement, Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan...
Foreign ambassadors turned to social media on Saturday, Oct. 7, to congratulate Gilas Pilipinas for ending the country’s 61-year Asian Games drought by winning the gold medal against Jordan. Gilas Pilipinas members pose with their gold medal for men’s basketball during the Asian Games medal...
HANGZHOU, China – The Philippines might be trailing than other SEAG rivals in the gold medal race in the 19th Asian Games here. EJ Obiena (AFP) But not in the eyes of Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. Team Philippines had only four golds to...
HANGZHOU, China – Justine Brownlee was outscored by counterpart Rondae Jefferson-Hollis in the intriguing gold medal match between the Philippines and Jordan on Friday, Oct. 6, in the Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Gymnasium here. GIlas' player Justin Brownlee (left) is challenged by...
Nothing could be sweeter for Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann than witnessing Gilas Pilipinas’ ascend to the Asian Games throne in men’s basketball Friday night, Oct. 6, in Hangzhou, China. Philippine Sports Commissioner Chairman Richard Bachmann watches Gilas...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Facebook) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte congratulated on Saturday, Oct. 7 the Gilas Pilipinas men's national basketball team for ending the country’s six-decade drought in Asian Games...
