NAGOYA – The Philippine Women’s Soft Tennis Team delivered the first medal for the country at the 20th Asian Games on Sunday at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Center. The Philippines captured bronze after falling to defending champions Japan, 0-2, in the semifinals of the women’s soft tennis event. In the first match, the duo of Bien Zoleta and Princess Catindig …
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NAGOYA, Japan—Sweet memories of her historic Olympic gold medal win at the Tokyo Olympics came flooding back as Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo served as one of the torchbearers in the torch relay heading toward the Aichi-Nagoya 20th Asian Games on Thursday. After completing her segment of the relay, she was met by the Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino to exchange …
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Subic Bay Freeport Zone is poised to reclaim its legacy as a premier sports destination with the possible hosting of two international events next year—the Philippine Ladies Golf Open Championship and a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tournament—in partnership with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman Eduardo Alino expressed their shared …
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NAGOYA—Agatha Chrystenzen Wong steps onto the carpet on Sunday carrying both the weight of expectation and the quiet confidence of a seasoned champion. As the nation’s top bet in wushu at the 20th Asian Games, the six-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist is determined to deliver a medal for Team Philippines in the women’s taijiquan and taijijian events at the …
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FORMER senator and boxing hero Manny Pacquiao is not joining the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP). Pacquiao, who was recently appointed as lead convenor and secretary of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), clarified that he has already declined his election as vice president for Mindanao of the national chess federation last July. While expressing gratitude to the trust …
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The country’s premier sportsbook, SportsPlus, is throwing its full support behind the Philippine delegation competing at the upcoming Asian Games, set for September 19 to October 4 in Nagoya, Japan. As a proud Official Gaming Partner of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), SportsPlus continues to strengthen its commitment to Philippine sports, supporting Filipino athletes from grassroots and amateur competitions to …
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Puerto Princesa seeks to become the country’s sports capital, a vision strengthened by its partnership with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). PSC chairman John Patrick Gregorio hailed Puerto Princesa’s sports program as a model of excellence, driven by the dynamic leadership of Mayor Lucilo Bayron and his city officials. “The sports program of Puerto Princesa City is worth emulating by …
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The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the City of Manila, and SM Prime Holdings Inc. have formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement on Thursday that will transform the historic Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC) into a world-class hub for sports, cultural identity, and public engagement. PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio and Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso led the ceremonial signing …
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THE rain came down hard, but the runners refused to back down. Around 10,000 aspiring web warriors braved the heavy downpour Saturday morning as the Spider-Man: Web Warriors Run got off to a wet but rousing start at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. The pouring rain did little to dampen the spirits of the participants, many of whom came …
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Justin Brownlee may have been missing from the Gilas Pilipinas lineup, but the faith of ArenaPlus users in the national team never wavered. Playing at home without their naturalized star, Gilas swept the fourth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, edging Jordan, 82-81, before beating Iran, 68-56, at the Mall of Asia Arena. ArenaPlus users backed Gilas to …
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