PARIS (AFP) -- Athletes have joined the clamor of criticism at the high cost of tickets for the 2024 Paris Olympics, decried as undermining organizers' promises of a Games accessible to all. Phase two of sales got underway on May 11, with nearly 1.5 million individual tickets available, after over...
Two Japanese businessmen were handed suspended prison sentences on Thursday, May 11, in the latest convictions in a bribery scandal surrounding the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Corruption allegations have spiralled in the aftermath of the pandemic-delayed Games, implicating major companies and damaging...
LONDON, United Kingdom- After decades of devotion and 18 years of marriage, King Charles III will finally see his goal realised when his "darling wife" Queen Camilla is crowned at his side on Saturday. She was the non-negotiable part of his life, despite their long relationship challenging Britain's...
It turned out that Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes was not only keeping tabs with their group in the 2023 FIBA World Cup but also the fixtures of other Asian teams as that could also play a factor in the country's chances of qualifying to the 2024 Paris Olympics. *The 2023 FIBA World Cup...
KYIV (AFP) — Ukraine will keep up pressure on the International Olympic Committee to prevent Russians from taking part in the Paris games next year, the country's sports minister said on Tuesday, April 11. "It is necessary to continue to put pressure," Ukraine's Youth and Sports Minister...
The Philippine women’s national football team cruised past Hong Kong, 4-nil, to advance to the second round of the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Tuesday night, April 11, at the Hisor Central Stadium in Tajikistan. The Filipinas only needed a draw over Hong Kong to move to the next...
The Philippine women’s national football team is looking to sweep the first round of the 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament when it takes on the similarly undefeated Hong Kong on Tuesday, April 11, at the Hisor Central Stadium. The Filipinas and the 79th-ranked Hong Kong tussle at 7...
The Philippine women’s national football team breezed past Tajikistan with an 8-0 rout in their second game of the 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, at the Hisor Central Stadium Saturday, April 8. *The Filipinas inch closer to the second round of the Olympic qualifiers....
EJ Obiena lived up to his lofty billing as one of the world’s finest pole vaulters as the prized Filipino athlete made a lot of heads turn anew during his torrid European indoor campaign in the month of February. *EJ Obiena had a fruitful harvest in February. (AFP file photo)* In such a short...
Carlos Yulo's size is deceiving and lethal to those who underestimate his sheer will and talent. The pocket rocket could tear down the best of competition, like a slingshot he does everything from twirling and bending, his vertical mimics a slam dunk but with much bravado, creating a wave of...
After an official from the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) pleaded for help from lawmakers to improve the country's sports facilities, a House panel on Tuesday, March 14, approved the preparation of a substitute bill to institutionalize government-funded sports facilities. The House Committee on...
Hidilyn Diaz's Instagram post after receiving her fourth PSA Athlete of the Year award at the Diamond Hotel Manila on March 6, Monday. Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz acknowledged the achievement of female athletes as part of the celebration of Women's Month. In an Instagram post, Diaz...
