Agatha Wong (MB File Photo) Former amateur basketball president Godofredo “Freddie” Jalasco was unanimously voted as new head of the Wushu Federation Philippines (WFP) during its election recently. Jalasco, who previously held the position of WFP’s vice president and executive director, is...
Filipino fencer Samantha Catantan continues with her training at a quarantine facility after arriving from the US recently. She is preparing for the National Open Fencing Championships on July 3 to 11 in Ormoc City. (Photo from Samantha Catantan) After impressive stints in various international...
The national men’s and women’s volleyball teams are scheduled to undergo training under a bubble-type setup in Ilocos Norte starting next month in preparation for upcoming tournaments this year. Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) President Tats Suzara said the men’s team will...
Photo from Cignal HD Spikers Facebook account Marck Espejo hopes his recent signing with FC Tokyo for the Japan V.League would continue to open more doors to Filipino volleyball players wanting to play abroad. “Kami ni Bryan (Bagunas), in-open na namin yung doors para ipakita na eto, Philippines,...
MB File Photo Regardless of the outcome of the meeting among officials of the Southeast Asian Games Federation, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has encouraged the athletes to keep their focus on training. PSC Commissioner Ramon Fernandez said that they are waiting for Thursday's SEAG...
Yuka Saso (AFP) Yuka Saso will be aiming for a second major title on US soil when she competes in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship scheduled June 24 to 27 at the Atlanta Athletic Club in John Creek, Georgia. Fresh from an inspiring comeback victory in the US Women’s Open championship two weeks...
MB File Photo Uncertainty leaves national athletes hanging in the balance as Vietnam was given a week to decide on whether or not it would push with the hosting of the 31 st Southeast Asian Games scheduled late November. All but two member countries refused with Vietnam’s proposal to delay the...
Philippine Olympic Committee (POCpre) President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and the members of the Gilas Pilipinas pool strike a pose after receiving the first dose of the vaccine last Friday. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino announced Thursday, June 10, that...
Participants in full costume during the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games opening ceremony dress and technical rehearsals at Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan, November 26, 2019 (MB File Photo) Vietnam plans to postpone this year's Southeast Asian Games, state media said Wednesday, as the country...
Screenshot from PSA Forum Danao City, Cebu has offered its facilities to host the training and trial races of the national team bound for the 31 st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam late this year. Philcycling Vice President and Mountainbike (MTB) Commission chairman Boying Rodriguez disclosed this...
Samantha Catantan takes a selfie as she holds her silver medal she won in the North American Cup Sunday, June 6, in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo from Samantha Catantan Facebook) Filipino fencing star Samantha Catantan fell short on her quest for a title as she dropped a 15-5 loss to Eleanor Harvey of...
Screenshot from Bianca Pagdanganan's Instagram account Bianca Pagdanganan cheered for teammate Yuka Saso on her way to a historic 2021 US Women’s Open title by documenting some highlights in the final round at The Olympic Club on Sunday (Monday in Manila). Pagdanganan posted photos and videos on...
