PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Fer Casares defended his Southeast Asian Games title in men’s triathlon Monday, May 8, at the Kiep Beach Town in Kiep City here. *Fer Casares (left) and Kim Remolino* The Fil-Spaniard clocked 58 minutes and 33.5 seconds to outshine his rivals in the 750-meter swim,...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Tears of exhaustion turned to tears of joy for karateka Jamie Lim after reclaiming the gold medal in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games here Sunday, May 7, at the Chroy Changvar Convention Center here. *Jamie Lim* Lim said the decision to take another chance at competing in the...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) remains in high spirits that Filipino athletes can make it to the Top 3 in the overall medal standings in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games here. *PSC chairman Richard Bachmann. (PSC Photo)* PSC chairman Richard Bachmann said Team PH...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Three boxers assured themselves of at least a bronze medal after advancing to the semifinals in their respective divisions Sunday night, May 7, in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games at the Chroy Changvar Convention Center here. *Rogen Ladon (File Photo)* Rogen Ladon, Ian Clark...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—World-class athletes EJ Obiena and Carlos Yulo open their respective gold-medal campaigns Monday, May 8, when athletics and gymnastics competitions blast off in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in different venues here. Reigning SEAG champion Obiena arrived in this capital city...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Jerard Jacinto and Teia Salvino reset national records in their respective events in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games at the Morodok Techo Stadium here Sunday, May 7. Jacinto, who just turned 22 two days ago, erased the PH mark twice in the men’s 50-meter backstroke –...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Jack Animam aired her sentiments on fielding an all-naturalized team particularly in basketball 3x3 on Sunday, May 7, in the Southeast Asian Games. *Jack Animam* Animam questioned the essence of the biennial meet with this rule following the presence of import-laden...
The Philippine women’s football team nailed a late goal on the final play to claim its first win, 1-nil, against Malaysia in the women’s football tournament at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games on Saturday night, May 6, at the Army Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. A late goal from Sarina...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Jerard Jacinto reset his own national record on his way to winning the bronze medal in the men’s 100-meter backstroke in the swimming competitions of the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games at the Morodok Techo National Stadium here. Jacinto, who just turned 22 the day before,...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Carlo Paalam and Paul Julyfer Bascon opened their respective medal bids on a high note Saturday, May 6, at the start of boxing hostilities in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games at the Chroy Changvar Convention Center here. Paalam, a Tokyo Olympics silver medalist, made his title...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Junna Tsukii could not hide her frustration after dropping her gold-medal match in karate Saturday, May 6, in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games at the Chroy Changvar Convention Center here. *Junna Tsukii* “How can I lose? I’m sure that I had the advantage but they chose...
The Philippine men’s volleyball team was kept winless in the group stage after falling to Singapore, 23-25, 21-25, 18-25, in the men's indoor volleyball tournament at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games on Saturday night, May 6, at Indoor Olympic Stadium Phnom Penh in Cambodia. *The Philippine men's...