Philippines eyes 4 weightlifters in Paris Olympics
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine weightlifting is hoping and praying it will have its “Fantastic Four” in the Paris Olympics this July.
Weightlifting latest news
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Good day. Here are the stories for The Manila Times for Maundy Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Sarno ends up 5th in Asiad weightlifting
MANILA, Philippines – Filipina weightlifter Vanessa Sarno finished fifth in the 76 kilogram division of the 19th Asian Games’ weightlifting competition in Hangzhou, China Thursday night.
Ramos finishes 5th in Asiad weightlifting
MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino weightlifter Rosegie Ramos missed the podium in the women's 49 kilogram division after finishing fifth in the competition Saturday afternoon.
Chaos in weightlifting
Taking off from last Sunday’s column on the confusing lack of uniformity in weight divisions for boxing at the SEA Games, Asian Games and Olympic levels, let’s now look at a similar chaotic situation in weightlifting, the only sport that has delivered an Olympic gold medal for the Philippines.