This file photo taken on July 31, 2018 shows Hiroshi Sasaki, head creative director for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, speaking at a press conference in Tokyo. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP) The creative director for Tokyo's Olympic ceremonies will...
Photo from Jann Nayre's Facebook account Jann Mari Nayre and Rose Jean Fadol inched closer to gaining berths to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics after impressive victories in the World Table Tennis Singles Qualification Tournament in Doha, Qatar early Monday, March 15. Nayre, who made history as the first...
Chris Paul, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James of Team LeBron looks on during the game as part of 2021 NBA All Star Weekend on March 7, 2021 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by JOE MURPHY / NBAE / Getty Images / Getty Images via AFP) Two-time Olympic champions LeBron James, Kevin Durant...
Kawhi Leonard of the LA Clippers looks on during the game against the Washington Wizards on March 4, 2021 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo by Ned Dishman / NBAE / Getty Images / Getty Images via AFP) Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard says he's eager to make his Olympic debut at...
In this file photo taken on December 15, 2019, a journalist takes photos at the National Stadium, venue for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, during a media tour following the stadium's completion in Tokyo. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP) Overseas spectators are likely to be shut out from the...
Luke Gebbie, left, poses for a picture along with other winners at the Victoria Open LC Swimming Championships. (Photo from Philippine Swimming Inc. President Lani Velasco's Facebook account) Olympic hopeful Luke Gebbie boosted his preparations for a possible stint at the Tokyo Olympics after...
MB File Photo More than the medals she delivered for the country, Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz values the chance to inspire the youth. Diaz won a silver medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics, and that accomplishment provided her a stage to influence not just young weightlifters, but others who are...
Melcah Jen Caballero (Photo from Caballero's Facebook account) Melcah Jen Caballero boosted her Olympic qualifying preparations after an impressive finish at the 2021 World Indoor Rowing Championships over the weekend. Caballero, double gold medalist at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, settled for...
Margielyn Didal celebrates after winning the Game of SKATE during the SEA Games at Sigtuna Hall, Tagaytay International Convention Center in Tagaytay, December 5, 2019. (MB File Photo) Filipino skateboarding star Margielyn Didal is raring to return to competition despite high chances of having an...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) seeks to send 560 athletes to the 31 st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam late this year. POC President Bambol Tolentino announced this Thursday, adding that it could still be reduced until further evaluation with various national sports associations....
Seiko Hashimoto, president of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Organising Committee, speaks during the Tokyo 2020 Executive Board meeting in Tokyo on February 18, 2021. (Photo by Yuichi Yamazaki / POOL / AFP) A Japanese female cyclist who once competed in the country is now the new president of Tokyo...
MB File Photo Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz knows the expectations for another magnificent performance in the Tokyo Olympics where she is among the favorites to win a medal. Millions of Filipinos hope that she gives the country its first gold medal in the Games. While she acknowledges...
