Five Olympic stars to watch in Paris
PARIS – When the Paris Olympics open in six months' time on July 26, these five stars will be expected to light up the venues, delighting spectators and a TV audience of billions:
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LTU to aid Gilas’ Olympic bid?
One of the top basketball countries in the world has offered to help Gilas Pilipinas in its quest to qualify for the basketball tournament of the Paris Olympics. In an exclusive interview with The Star, Dr. Mindaugas Balciunas, secretary-general of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation (Lietuvos Krepsinio Federacija), revealed that they have invited the Philippine men’s national team to a series of tune-up games in Lithuania prior to the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) which is in Latvi, just across their border. Lithuania is ranked 10th in the world by FIBA in men’s basketball and has already qualified for Paris.
Goorjian bats for exposure
MANILA, Philippines — Strong Group Athletics coaching consultant Brian Goorjian is convinced playing in EASL will improve the standards in the domestic leagues where the participating teams are seeing action and lead to raising the competitive level of national squads.
Ledecky, McIntosh post wins at Knoxville Pro Swim
WASHINGTON: Seven-time Olympic gold medallist Katie Ledecky cruised to victory in the women's 400 m freestyle Thursday (Friday in Manila), her second win in as many nights at the Pro Swim series meeting in Knoxville, Tennessee.
SBP, JJFP share NSA of the Year award
MANILA, Philippines — In the year of many firsts for Philippine sports, two national federations simply stood out.
Olympic qualifying tougher than usual
MANILA, Philippines — Only four athletes are so far guaranteed to compete for the Philippines in the Paris Olympics this year but POC president Bambol Tolentino is hopeful more will qualify despite the challenges alog the way.
Fireworks, weapons light skies as world enters 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Fireworks illuminated skies over Paris, Rio and Sydney to celebrate the entry to 2024, while in Israel, Gaza and Ukraine, rockets and strikes marked the year’s earliest hours.
Isleta, Chua banner 44-member Philippine swim team in Asia aquatics tilt
MANILA, Philippines – Chloe Isleta and Xiandi Chua will be spearheading the 44 Philippine swimmers that will compete in next year’s 11th Asian Age Group Aquatics Championships, the Philippine Aquatics Inc. (PAI) said.