The threat of going up against a slew of naturalized players in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games is hardly bothering Justin Brownlee who is relishing his first stint for the Philippines in the biennial meet. *Justin Brownlee could be facing a slew of naturalized players in the SEA Games. (File/FIBA...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Three more fighters outgunned their respective opponents to advance to the semifinals in the boxing competitions in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games at the Chroy Changvar Convention Center here Monday night, May 8. *(From left) Paul Julyfer Bascon, Nesthy Petecio, Carlo...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Carlos Yulo and EJ Obiena showed how world-class athletes adapt to challenging situations en route to dominating their respective events in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games here. *Philippines' Ernest John Obiena celebrates after winning the men's pole vault final during the...
The Philippine men’s volleyball team got back at Singapore to come away with a 25-23, 23-25, 25-22, 25-23 win and finished in fifth place at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games on Monday, May 8, at the Indoor Olympic Stadium. The Filipinos bucked a second-set loss and quickly regrouped to exact revenge...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Carlos Yulo and EJ Obiena defended their gymnastics and pole vault titles to banner the Philippines' five-gold haul Monday, May 8, in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games here. *EJ Obiena is now a three-time SEA Games champion. (SEA Games media pool)* The two-time world champion...
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann reiterated the agency’s commitment to support elite athletes as far as resources and policies would allow. Bachmann, who has been cheering on our athletes fighting in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia, praised the national...
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—A naturalized Cambodian with French lineage ended Kim Mangrobang’s supremacy in women’s triathlon in the 32 nd Southeast Asian Games at the Kiep Beach Town in Kiep City here. *Kim Mangrobang (File Photo)* The three-time SEAG champion Mangrobang settled for the silver...
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...
