‘Toxic environment’ too heavy for Sarno
PARIS – The Philippine weightlifting team reeled to painful defeats here three years after the Hidilyn Diaz moment in Tokyo.
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Sarno blames 'very toxic environment' for struggles in Olympic debut
MANILA, Philippines -- After an “unexpected” no lift from Vanessa Sarno in the Paris Olympics, the 20-year-old weightlifter bared that she experienced a “toxic” leadup to the Games.
Sarno says sorry for 'unexpected' no lift in Olympic weightlifting debut
MANILA, Philippines -- Filipina weightlifter Vanessa Sarno apologized for her “unexpected” performance in the Paris Olympics, after bowing out early with a did-not-finish (DNF) early Saturday morning (Manila time).
Sarno botches Olympic debut with no lift
MANILA, Philippines -- Vanessa Sarno had a disappointing Olympic debut in Paris, heading to an early exit in the women’s 71kg after being unable to lift in three snatch attempts early Saturday morning (Manila time).
Work begins for 2028 LA Olympics
PARIS — First gold medal in Tokyo back-to-back with two golds in Paris is too tough a task to follow, according to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino.
Petecio gives Philippines 4th medal in Paris Games
PARIS – Nesthy Petecio’s Paris odyssey ended in a tough call in the semifinals Wednesday at Stade Roland Garros.
Bum shoulder hampers Ceniza in Olympic weightlifting bid
MANILA, Philippines -- A shoulder injury led Filipino weightlifter John Ceniza to exit early from his Paris Olympics debut, the Olympian bared.