Sports
IOC dedicated to promoting sport for urban dev’t
September 21, 2023, 4:00 pm
GENEVA – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and UN-Habitat have signed a new collaboration to promote physical activity in urban environments, the IOC announced on Wednesday. Following the initiatives of Olympic Agenda 2020 and Olympic Agenda 2020+5, the IOC is focusing on strengthening… Read More
Cavite University kickboxer reaches ROTC Games gold medal round
September 20, 2023, 11:00 pm Updated on September 21, 2023, 5:59 am
CAVITE – Maria Reina Bantaya of Cavite State University barged into the gold medal round of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Games Luzon kickboxing competition at the Tagaytay Combat Sports Center here. Bantaya scored a technical knockout against Maria Gwynneth Puno of Tarlac State… Read More
Saint Benilde, Perpetual inch closer to V-League finals
September 20, 2023, 5:31 pm
MANILA – The College of Saint Benilde (CSB) and the University of Perpetual Help on Wednesday defeated their respective opponents to move a step closer to the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge finals. The Lady Blazers dominated the University of the East, 25-22, 25-13, 25-12, in Game 1 of… Read More
PH archers determined to win in Hangzhou Asian Games
September 20, 2023, 3:11 pm
MANILA – Seven archers, led by Paul Marton Dela Cruz, will represent the Philippines in the forthcoming 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Also joining Dela Cruz in the regional biennial meet are Amaya Cojuangco and Andrea Robles (compound women), Jason Feliciano and Jonathan Reaport (recurve… Read More
Kaya Iloilo falls to Shandong in 1st ACL match in PH
September 20, 2023, 9:08 am
MANILA – Shandong won the first AFC Champions League match in the Philippines on Tuesday night, beating Kaya Iloilo on the road, 3-1, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Shandong found its rhythm midway through the second half and showed its might against Kaya Iloilo even without former Manchester… Read More
Gilas makes late changes ahead of Asian Games
September 19, 2023, 6:59 pm
MANILA – With exactly one week left before its campaign in the Asian Games starts, Gilas Pilipinas made late changes to its lineup after concerns arose about the player recruitment and even the injury to Roger Ray "RR" Pogoy. In a press conference at the Philippine Basketball Association… Read More
GCST spikers notch first win in ROTC Games Luzon leg
September 19, 2023, 5:04 pm
CAVITE – Granby Colleges of Science and Technology (GCST) defeated Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU), 25-14, 25-20, 25-18, to notch its first win in the Philippine Army category of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Games Luzon leg women's volleyball competition held at the… Read More
Navy cadets sweep 200m golds in ROTC Games Luzon leg
September 18, 2023, 9:46 pm
INDANG, CAVITE – Philippine Navy cadets John Andre Ponce and Faye Jemima Domingo swept the gold medals in the 200-meter events of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Games Luzon leg at the Cavite State University (CAVSU) Don Severino delas Alas campus track oval here on Monday. Ponce, a… Read More
Ethiopian runner Gudaf Tsegay sets women's 5000-meter world record
September 18, 2023, 9:31 pm
ANKARA – Ethiopian world champion Gudaf Tsegay on Sunday broke the women's 5,000 meters world record in a Eugene Diamond League competition in US. "WORLD RECORD. Gudaf Tsegay smashes Faith Kipyegon's 5000m world record with 14:00.21 to become Diamond League champion," World Athletics said on X.… Read More
Duplantis breaks own pole vault record, Obiena settles for silver
September 18, 2023, 6:17 pm
EUGENE – Ethiopia's Gudaf Tsegay and Sweden's Armand Duplantis both shattered world records, clinching the women's 5,000m and men's pole vault titles, respectively, at the Diamond League Final on Sunday. World and Olympic champion Duplantis cleared 6.23m on his first try, surpassing his previous… Read More
POC to get decision on replacement appeal Tuesday
September 18, 2023, 5:18 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) will only find out about the fate of the Filipino athletes who are being lobbied to be sneaked into the Asian Games at the 11th hour on Tuesday. POC president Bambol Tolentino on Monday said they would only meet the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing… Read More
3 PH clubs to join World Pickleball Championship in Bali
September 18, 2023, 4:07 pm
MANILA – Three teams from the Philippines will compete in the World Pickleball Championship from Sept. 19 to 24 in Bali, Indonesia. The Lucena City Pickleball Club, Makati Pickleball Club and the Philippine Pickleball Team will be up against entries from the United States, Australia, Chinese… Read More
Gilas loses FIBA U16 Asia opener
September 18, 2023, 9:23 am
MANILA – Gilas Pilipinas Youth had a sloppy start to its campaign in the FIBA U16 Asian Championship after falling prey to China, 84-67, early Monday (Philippine Time) at the Al-Rayyan Indoor Hall in Doha, Qatar. Despite a solid three-point shooting, Gilas Youth could not put China away, and… Read More
Stephen Holt top pick in 2023 PBA Draft
September 18, 2023, 6:00 am
MANILA – Stephen Holt headlines the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft as Terrafirma Dyip selected him first overall in the draft proceedings on Sunday at the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City. As anticipated, the Dyip went for the best player available and drafted… Read More
Mapua spikers end campaign with win over San Sebastian
September 17, 2023, 5:13 pm
MANILA – Mapua University ended its campaign in the 2023 V-League Collegiate Challenge with a three-set victory over San Sebastian College-Recoletos on Sunday. Outside hitter Roxie dela Cruz made 10 attacks, two service aces and one block as the Lady Cardinals downed the Lady Stags, 25-15,… Read More
NM titles, FIDE rating points up for grab in PH chess tourney
September 17, 2023, 12:03 pm
MANILA – National Master (NM) titles, norms and FIDE rating points will be staked in the Philippine National Amateur Championships in Tagaytay City from Oct. 6 to 8. Around 200 of the country’s titled players as well as young master aspirants are expected to battle it out in four divisions… Read More
Expectations run high as Asian Games Village opens
September 17, 2023, 11:39 am
HANGZHOU – With just one week remaining before the 19th Asian Games kicks off in Hangzhou, excitement is building across the continent for this premier sporting event. According to the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (HAGOC), all 45 Olympic committees from Asian countries and regions… Read More
Spain’s ex-football chief restrained from contacting player he kissed
September 16, 2023, 5:47 pm
OVIEDO, Spain – A Spanish judge issued a restraining order on Friday banning the former head of Spain’s football federation Luis Rubiales from going near Jennifer Hermoso, the player he kissed, or contacting her in any way. Earlier Friday, he gave a 50-minute testimony to a Spanish court over… Read More
Gilas teams move up in FIBA rankings
September 16, 2023, 7:38 am
MANILA – The senior teams of Gilas Pilipinas received good news over the week as they moved up in their respective FIBA world rankings. The men's team got the good news on Friday night, jumping two spots to No. 38 in the men's world rankings. Gilas' win against China in their last FIBA World Cup… Read More
UST downs San Beda, ends V-League men's volleyball elims with 6-1 card
September 15, 2023, 5:11 pm
MANILA – University of Santo Tomas defeated San Beda University, 25-19, 25-17, 25-23, to finish the elimination round with a 6-1 record in the 2023 V-League Men's Collegiate Challenge at Paco Arena in Manila on Friday. Rey Miguel De Vega's spike and Trevor Valera's powerful block broke a 23-all… Read More
