Sports
IPC pays tribute to former IOC president Rogge
August 30, 2021, 1:34 pm
TOKYO – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Monday paid tribute to the former International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge following his passing on Sunday. Rogge was the eighth president of the IOC from 2001 to 2013. He passed away on Sunday at the age of 79.… Read More
Gawilan, Bejino miss finals cuts
August 30, 2021, 12:08 pm
MANILA – It was a tough day for the Philippine para-swimmers as both Ernie Gawilan and Gary Bejino failed to enter the finals of their respective Tokyo Paralympic events for Monday at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre. Gawilan finished 10th overall in the men's 100-meter backstroke S7 event, while Bejino… Read More
Mangliwan sets new personal best in 1500-meter race
August 30, 2021, 7:00 am
MANILA – Jerrold Mangliwan put up a personal-best performance on Sunday night as he broke the four-minute barrier in the Tokyo Paralympics 1500-meter wheelchair race at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium. Despite failing to make the podium in his second medal race of the Olympic season, Mangliwan still… Read More
Gawilan places 6th in 400m freestyle final
August 29, 2021, 5:35 pm
MANILA – Filipino para swimmer Ernie Gawilan failed to land a medal in the Tokyo Olympics men's 400-meter freestyle S7 even after he was out of the Top 3 in the final despite a strong finish to his swim on Sunday at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre. Gawilan finished in sixth place after clocking in at 4… Read More
Ernie Gawilan qualifies for 400m freestyle final in Tokyo
August 29, 2021, 1:10 pm
MANILA – Para swimmer Ernie Gawilan earned his first attempt for a Tokyo Paralympic medal after making the final of the men's 400-meter freestyle S7 event on Sunday at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre. Gawilan finished fourth in Heat 2 of the qualifying rounds, clocking in at 4 minutes and 58.58… Read More
EJ Obiena sets new PH record, takes silver in Paris DL leg
August 29, 2021, 11:38 am
MANILA – EJ Obiena took a silver medal in the Paris leg of the Wanda Diamond League on Saturday after setting a new Philippine record. Playing in his second tournament post-Tokyo, Obiena successfully cleared 5.91 meters and even put some pressure on his two fellow podium finishers, American… Read More
Wheelchair racer Mangliwan eyes redemption in 1500m finals
August 28, 2021, 4:09 pm
TOKYO – After being disqualified on Friday night, wheelchair racer Jerrold Mangliwan is keen on redeeming himself as he competes in the finals of the men’s 1,500-meter T52 race in the Tokyo Paralympic Games at the Japan National Stadium here on Sunday night. Mangliwan will be on lane 4 of the… Read More
Mangliwan qualifies, Gawilan falls short in Paralympics medal bid
August 27, 2021, 2:45 pm
MANILA – Jerrold Mangliwan and Ernie Gawilan had contrasting fates in their first cracks at a Tokyo Paralympic medal on Friday. Mangliwan made it to the final of the men's 400-meter wheelchair race, but Gawilan just missed out on qualifying in the medal round for the men's 200-meter individual… Read More
Bejino finishes last in 200m medley in Tokyo
August 26, 2021, 1:03 pm
MANILA – Gary Bejino struggled in his first event for the Tokyo Paralympics and missed out on a medal in the said para-swimming race, the men's 200-meter individual medley. Bejino finished last among 17 participants in the preliminary phase of the event on Thursday at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.… Read More
PSC names facilities to sports heroes
August 26, 2021, 1:02 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has approved the renaming of selected sports facilities to sports heroes in honor of their unparalleled athletic achievements which has brought honor to the country. Most of the sports heroes to be honored with this development are enshrined… Read More
House confers medal of distinction on Olympic boxing medalists
August 25, 2021, 8:13 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted resolutions conferring the Congressional Medal of Distinction to boxers Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, and Eumir Felix Marcial for winning two silver medals and a bronze for the Philippines in the recently concluded Tokyo Summer Olympics.… Read More
PH envoy wishes Pinoy para athletes success in Tokyo
August 25, 2021, 5:48 pm
TOKYO – The Philippine Ambassador to Japan, Jose Laurel V, on Wednesday encouraged the country’s Paralympians “to continue our country’s winning streak in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.” Laurel was referring to the country’s most successful Olympic stint in the Japanese capital nearly a… Read More
Gary Bejino to plunge into action in Tokyo Paralympics
August 25, 2021, 3:23 pm
TOKYO – All eyes will be on swimmer Gary Bejino, who will be the first Filipino campaigner to plunge into action in the Tokyo Paralympics Games as he competes in the men’s SM6 200-meter individual medley at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre here on Thursday. A back-to-back gold medalist in the ASEAN… Read More
Hidilyn 'trailblazer' in PH’s search for Olympic gold
August 25, 2021, 8:11 am
MANILA – San Miguel Corp. president Ramon Ang sees Hidilyn Diaz as a game-changer after she ended the Philippines' 97-year hunt for its first Olympic gold in Tokyo. "Hidilyn is the country’s trailblazer in our successful Olympic gold medal quest. After years of heartbreaks, she came through… Read More
PSC recognizes Pagcor’s role in PH’s historic Olympics win
August 25, 2021, 12:30 am
MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William Ramirez acknowledged the vital role that the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) played in the country's historic finish in the recently-concluded 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In a letter to the state-run gaming firm, Ramirez… Read More
Record 4,403 athletes to compete at Tokyo Paralympic Games
August 24, 2021, 9:24 pm
TOKYO – A record 4,403 athletes will compete at the Tokyo Paralympic Games that kicked off on Tuesday night, according to International Paralympic Committee spokesman Craig Spence. "I can tell you we're breaking a record at these Games," Spence told a press conference. "We're going to have 4,403… Read More
PH para athletes undaunted by elite rivals in Tokyo
August 24, 2021, 2:49 pm
TOKYO – Wheelchair racer Jerrold Mangliwan and discus thrower Jeanette Aceveda are undaunted by the elite opposition they will be up against in their respective events in the World Paralympic Games here. “Ang umaaayaw ay hindi magwawagi. Kaya hindi tayo umaayaw (He who gives up will not win.… Read More
PSC chief sees Covid-19 scare as motivation for PH Paralympians
August 23, 2021, 9:11 pm
MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Butch Ramirez rued that a para athlete would not be able to compete in the Tokyo Paralympics after testing positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). "I was very sad about it at iyak nang iyak iyong tao but talagang wala. Hindi… Read More
PSC remains supportive of PH Paralympic team amid Covid-19 scare
August 23, 2021, 1:37 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has reiterated its continuing support to the Philippine team at the Tokyo Paralympics despite a huge blow to its campaign before the start of the event. Some members of the delegation, that include a para-athlete, several coaches, and other… Read More
Promoter says Pacquiao’s old moves no longer there
August 22, 2021, 7:26 pm
DAVAO CITY – Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao failed to show his old forms as he lost to Yordenis Ugas of Cuba by a unanimous decision in the battle for the World Boxing Association super world welterweight title at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas on Sunday (Philippine time). “His old moves… Read More
