PARIS (AFP) -- The Phrygian cap, the symbol of the French republic but wearing sneakers as a nod to the present, was unveiled on Monday, Nov. 14, as the mascot for the 2024 Paris Olympics. This photograph taken on November 10, 2022, shows the mascots for the Paris 2024 Olympic (right) and...
Carlos Yulo readies himself for tougher challenges ahead of his 2024 Paris Olympics campaign following a fruitful showing at the 51st FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Liverpool, England that concluded over the weekend. Carlos Yulo shows off his silver medal in vault at the 51st FIG...
A ranking solon has made an important commitment to the Filipino athletes who are set to defend the nation's pride and honor in the Paris 2024 Olympics. (Aniela Tolentino's Facebook) Cavite 8th district Rep. Aniela Tolentino, a vice chairperson of the House Committee on Youth and Sport Development,...
PARIS (AFP) — Paris expects a crowd of 600,000 at the 2024 summer Olympics' opening ceremony which is to take place on the river Seine, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said Tuesday. Rather than in an athletics stadium as is customary, France plans to celebrate the ceremony on July...
Some Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) officials led by President Bambol Tolentino are in Paris, France over the weekend to inspect possible training venues for Filipino athletes that would qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Philippine Olympic Committee President Rep. Abraham “Bambol”...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., left, and pole vault start EJ Obiena By NIKOLE JAVIER Ernest John Obiena paid President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. a visit on Friday, Oct. 14, at the Malacañang Palace. The world No. 3 pole vaulter, who is set to fly to Italy to...
By Nikole Javier Ernest John Obiena vowed to pour it all in his mission to qualify and make a podium finish in the 2024 Paris Olympics. After eight months of joining different competitions which saw him break one record after another, the 26-year-old was received warmly during his homecoming at...
Freego owner Eduard Tio and CKSC Board of Trustee hands a gift to EJ Obiena during his homecoming to his alma mater. Also shown are other other school officials, led by its principal Jude Yap, and Board of Trustees. By Nikole Javier World No. 3 Ernest John Obiena has expressed his gratitude to...
Alex Eala (AFP) By Nikole Javier Alex Eala has set her sights on joining the Women’s Tennis Association tour after her historic US Open juniors’ singles title in New York last Sunday, Sept 11. With three juniors Grand Slam titles under her name—two of which were from the doubles category...
The 2024 Paris Olympics would be weightlifting star Hidilyn Diaz’s “swan song” as she sets aside family goals for another shot at glory. Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) In a social media post, Diaz said she is manifesting this even if she knows she doesn’t need to prove anything anymore following her...
Olympics chief Thomas Bach on Sunday said the organization would ensure that Ukrainian athletes could compete at the 2024 Games despite the Russian invasion. International Olympic Committee President (IOC) Thomas Bach speaks during a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Summer Olympics...
President Duterte expressed optimism that the National Academy of Sports (NAS) in New Clark City (NCC) in Tarlac could hone world-class athletes and champions who will bring honor to the country and spur a sense of nationalism among Filipinos. President Duterte inspects the main campus of the...
