Carlo Biado Carlo Biado failed to defend his men’s 9-ball crown at the World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama after absorbing a heartbreaking 11-8 defeat to Germany’s Joshua Filler in the semifinals Saturday (Sunday in Manila). The Southeast Asian Games champion missed his chance to pull away...
Rubilen Amit (MB File Photo) Rubilen Amit squeaked past Germany’s Pia Filler, 9-8, to advance to the quarterfinals of the women’s 9-ball singles at the World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama Thursday (Friday in Manila). The reigning Southeast Asian Games titlist rose from an 8-6 deficit and...
From Junna Tsukii's Instagram The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will reward karateka Junna Tsukii P1 million for winning the gold medal in the World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. The bonus is based on Republic Act 10699, otherwise known as the Incentives Act, where athletes who won medals...
Photo from Bambol Tolentino's Facebook Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino said Thursday the country has earned hosting rights for the 2033 Southeast Asian Games. “We offered a bid to host anew in 2033 and the council unanimously approved,” Tolentino said following the...
Carlo Biado (File Photo) Defending champion Carlo Biado pulled off a pulsating 11-10 victory over Poland’s Wictor Zielinski Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) to barge into the quarterfinals of the men’s 9-ball singles at the World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. Biado, also the reigning US Open...
POC President Bambol Tolentino Principal partners have pledged full support to the Philippine Olympic Committee’s (POC) special incentive trust fund for medalist athletes. POC President Bambol Tolentino thanked Ramon S. Ang and San Miguel Corp. (SMC), as well as Manny V. Pangilinan and his MVP...
Ernie Gawilan The Philippine team is optimistic of its chances when it competes in the 11 th ASEAN Para Games set July 30 to Aug. 6 in Solo, Indonesia. “Mga gutom at uhaw kami, kaya lalo na kaming naging excited to bring home the honors,” said athletics coach Joel Deriada in Tuesday’s...
From Richard Lim's Facebook account Junna Tsukii bagged the country’s first gold medal in the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama Friday (Saturday in Manila) after ruling the women’s -50kg division. The 30-year-old Fil-Japanese prevailed over Yorgelis Salazar of Venezuela, 2-0, to capture...
POWERLIFTER Joyce Gail Reboton bears the Philippine flag ahead of the World Games opening ceremony. With Reboton are (from left) karate coach Okay Arpa, karateka Junna Tsukii, chef de mission Patrick “Pato” Gregorio, karate association head Ricky Lim and powerlifting coach Willord Capulong. A...
GENERAL MARIANO ALVAREZ, Cavite – The local government unit recently recognized Giana Joanne Llanes for the honor she brought to the town as a gold medalist in the 31st Southeast Asian Games. Llanes is part of Sibol - GrindSky Eris squad, which bagged gold in the women’s League of Legends: Wild...
National players who competed in the recent 31st Southeast Asian Games will suit up for the teams that will be competing in a series of exhibition matches against top squads to jumpstart the country’s hosting of two Volleyball Nations League legs this month. Photo from Volleyball Philippines...
TNT coach Chot Reyes acknowledged that he’s been coping with the criticisms he’s been receiving in the aftermath of Gilas Pilipinas’ stunning silver medal finish in the Vietnam Southeast Asian Games. Photo from PBA Reyes described himself as the “most hated man in Philippine basketball”...
