Olympian Nesthy Petecio (center) is handed her financial assistance by Deputy Speaker Roberto Puno. (Speaker's Office) It was Nesthy Petecio and other Paris Olympics-bound Filipino boxers' turn to get financial assistance from House...
The Philippine Sports Commission is set to raise additional funds for Paris Olympics and Paralympic Games-bound athletes by conducting the PSC Invitational Golf Cup at the Canlubang Golf and Country Club on Friday, June 14. “We would like to thank all the sponsors who have committed their...
It's going to be a special 3-in-1 session of the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum on Tuesday, June 11, with the Philippine boxing team bound for the Paris Olympics leading the guests list at the conference hall of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Olympians Nesthy Petecio, Aira...
Caitlin Clark won't be headed to the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the decision. Caitlin Clark (AP) The person, who provided the full roster to The Associated Press, spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday, June 8, because no official announcement has been made. The decision...
PARIS (AP) — The Paris Olympics organizers on Friday, June 7, unveiled a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower as the French capital marks 50 days until the start of the Summer Games. The structure of rings, made of recycled French steel, was displayed on the south side of...
Paris-bound Maxine Isabel Esteban added another feather to her cap after bagging a silver medal in the individual women's senior foil event of the 2024 African Fencing Championship in Casablanca, Morocco Friday, June 7 (Manila time). Showing her readiness for the Paris Games set July 26 to Aug. 12,...
PARIS (AP) — The Paris Olympics organizers on Friday, June 7, unveiled a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower as the French capital marks 50 days until the start of the Summer Games. The Olympic rings are seen on the Eiffel Tower Friday, June 7, in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel...
Former NBA player Chase Budinger is going to the Olympics — for beach volleyball. Chase Budinger (AP) The 6-foot-7 Californian, who helped Arizona reach the Sweet 16 in 2009 before playing seven seasons with the Rockets, Timberwolves, Pacers and Suns, earned a berth with Miles Evans as the No. 2...
The Philippine national team tracksters are in a race against time as they continue to fight for their Paris Olympics spots with a few weeks left before the deadline. John Cabang-Tolentino (File photo) Hurdlers John Cabang-Tolentino and Lauren Hoffman are leading the pack of Filipinos that remain...
BOSTON (AP) — Luka Doncic has playing in next month’s Paris Olympics in his plans, provided his knees allow him to go through more games and help Slovenia qualify shortly after a season in which he and the Dallas Mavericks made it all the way to the NBA Finals. Serbia's Luka Doncic (AP)...
Olympic-bound Filipino athletes will get a big boost before they fly to the 2024 Paris Games after several lawmakers pledged to give additional incentives for the contingent. Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Richard Bachman (File photo) Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Richard...
Brady Ellison wants to further secure his place at the top of archery history. Brady Ellison (AP) The 35-year-old American has qualified for his fifth Olympics, first having competed in 2008 in Beijing. He has won three Olympic medals and has spent a significant amount of time ranked No. 1 in the...
