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:
Gymnastics latest news
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.
Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year
MANILA, Philippines — There were jitters, of course. Considering all that happened, how could there not be?
Barreto creates ripples at PNG
MANILA, Philippines — Tanker Miguel Barreto of Bulacan, woodpushers Kylen Joy Mordido and Michael Concio Jr. of Dasmariñas, and aerobic gymnasts Dustin Kim Villafuerte and Airam Dan Dadulla of Rizal came through with worthy performances at the close of the Philippine National Games.
Biñan gymnast shines in Batang Pinoy women’s artistic gymnastics
MANILA, Philippines – An avid Simone Biles fan in Clarysse De Matta Escoses made heads turn for a three-gold medal harvest as reigning champion Baguio City and Cebu City engaged in a neck-to-neck race for the overall championship in the penultimate day of the 2023 Batang Pinoy national finals at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
Manila's Karl Yulo shines with 7 Batang Pinoy golds
MANILA, Philippines – Karl Eldrew Yulo of Manila zoomed to the top as the most bemedaled athlete so far with seven golds as defending champion Baguio City claimed the medal race lead halfway through the 2023 Batang Pinoy national finals at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila.
Go wants bigger fund for Paris Olympics
MANILA, Philippines — Recognizing the importance of the country’s campaign in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Sen. Bong Go said he will help seek additional funding to aid Olympiad-bound athletes in their preparation.
Siklab Youth Awards set tonight
MANILA, Philippines — The future of Philippine sports will congregate and be recognized in the third Siklab Youth Sports Awards set tonight at the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City.