Some of the medals from the Paris Olympics seem to be quickly losing their shine. FILE - American Olympic champion Noah Lyles holds this gold medal before an interview in Paris, France, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, File) The French mint told The Associated Press on Tuesday,...
After suffering an injury that slowed him down the past few months, EJ Obiena dropped one rung and slipped to fourth place in the recent World Athletics men's pole vault rankings. EJ Obiena is expected to see in action in 2025. (AP) Obiena, 29, ended 2024 with 1409 points, putting himself...
FILE - France and Argentina compete in the blind football gold medal match at the 2024 Paralympics, Sept. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File) PARIS (AP) — The Paris Olympics says it was far less polluting than recent Games but is not claiming to have been "carbon...
Air France will commence direct flights between Manila, and its global hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle starting Dec. 7, 2024, marking the resumption of a direct air link between the two countries after a 20-year hiatus. According to Air France, the airline will operate three weekly flights on...
To accelerate the transition to nuclear energy in the Philippines, expanding scholarships for nuclear education is a key step in promoting the growth of alternative power sources. Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has tapped the top nuclear institutions in France and the...
SYDNEY (AP) — Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has told a Sydney radio station that she plans to retire from competition just three months after her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics led to her being ridiculed and spawned conspiracy theories about how she qualified for the Games....
PARIS (AP) — Alexander Zverev reached the Paris Masters final for the second time after beating former champion Holger Rune 6-3, 7-6 (4) on Saturday, Nov. 2. The 2020 runner-up next plays 15th-seeded Frenchman Ugo Humbert, who downed 2018 champion Karen Khachanov 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-3 to reach his...
Carlos Yulo paid a visit to the Tokushukai Gymnastics Club in Japan as a sign of gratitude in supporting him during his preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Carlos Yulo poses with his former teammates at the Tokushukai Gymnastics Club in Japan. (Carlos Yulo Facebook) In a social media post...
Two-time Olympian EJ Obiena clarified on a social media post Wednesday, Oct. 9, that everything is well with him and Paris double gold medalist Carlos Yulo after misleading stories created unwanted buzz between two of the country's best sportsmen. Gymnast Carlos Yulo, left, and pole vaulter EJ...
Petty Officer First Class (PO1) Carlos Yulo From making otherworldly routines on the gymnastics mat, two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Edriel Yulo is taking his talents to the open seas as he expressed commitment to serve the country beyond sports. This, as the 24-year-old artistic gymnast has...
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — As the first St. Lucian to win an Olympic medal, sprinter Julien Alfred already has poems, paintings and even a calypso song dedicated to her. Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia (AP) On Tuesday, Sept. 24, officials announced that Sept. 27 would be Julien Alfred Day, as the...
As genuine sustainability will eventually determine winners and losers across businesses and nations, the companies and organizations in the Philippines that have been leading the climate action via the Net Zero Carbon Alliance (NZCA) are targeting to institutionalize a science-based and credible...
