Games & Gaming

President Marcos lauds student-athletes in Palaro

By Robert Andaya “As you take part in your chosen sport, remember you are already champions. And now, you represent your respective schools and localities. Compete with excellence, fairness, and integrity.”      Thus said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.  during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Palarong Pambansa at the Marikina Sports Center in Marikina City. Marcos encouraged the …

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Norway whips Philippines, ends Filipinas’ campaign in Women’s World Cup

Fighting for its survival, Norway vented its wrath against the Philippines Sunday night with a clinical 6-0 win that ended the Filipinas campaign in the FIFA Women’s World Cup on a downbeat note at the close of Group A action at Eden Park here. Finally living up to their lofty pedigree, the Grasshoppers were dominant from start to finish, with …

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La Salle, USJR in fiery starts

By Robert Andaya UAAP champion La Salle and CESAFI Titlist University of San Jose Recoletos displayed superb forms in hurdling their rivals at the start of the 2023 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. Despite missing UAAP Rookie-MVP Angel Canino and libero Justine Jazareno, the Lady Spikers proved too strong for University of Perpetual Help …

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Coca-Cola to sponsor PFF Women’s League

Coca-Cola Philippines has announced its partnership with the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), coming on board as a major sponsor of the PFF Women’s League 2023. The support from Coca-Cola will a8dbtop local women’s football clubs and promote gender equity in sports, inspiring the next generation of athletes. The partnership was announced during the free viewing party of the FIFA Women’s …

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Philippine spikers fall to Thais in five-setter

THE Philippines stood its ground but still fell to Thailand in five sets while Leg 1 champion Indonesia made short work of Vietnam in the opener of the Southeast Asia Volleyball League on Friday night at the City of Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna. Buoyed by massive support at home and the lift from aces Bryan Bagunas and Marck …

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Filipinas face Grasshoppers for spot in Women’s World Cup knockout round

GAMES TODAY(EDEN PARK, Auckland)7 p.m. – Norway vs Philippines (3 p.m. Manila time)(FORSYTH BARR STADIUM,  Dunedin)7 p.m. – Switzerland vs. New Zealand ( 3 p.m. Manila time) Facing their most menacing foes yet, the upset-conscious Filipinas are excited but unfazed as they tackle the fancied Grasshoppers Sunday for a coveted place in the next round at the close of thrilling …

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PSC links up with South Africa, hosts boxing exhibition at RMSC

Marking 30 years of the country’s diplomatic relations with South Africa, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) opened its doors to Ambassador Bartinah Ntombizodwa Radebe-Netshitenzhe and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Deputy Assistant Secretary Marlowe Miranda by hosting boxing exhibition matches this Thursday at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. In his welcome speech, PSC Commissioner Matthew “Fritz” Gaston welcomed the guests …

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Proudly Filipino, Eggesvik ready for Norway on Sunday

Born in Norway but proudly Filipino, talented midfielder Sara Eggesvik will set her feelings aside and will be battle-ready as the Filipinas play the Gresshoppene (the Grasshoppers) in a critical match on Sunday at the close of Group A in the FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park here. Sara Eggesvik singing the “Lupang Hinirang,” the Philippine national anthem, before …

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PSU pins hopes on Frank, Gomez

The Philippine Skating Union is not losing track of its ultimate goal as it steps up its efforts to further promote the sport in a tropical country like the Philippines. Skating Union of the Philippines president Nikki Cheng said the ultimate goal for the PSU is to field a female skater in the Winter Olympics, and is pinning their hopes …

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Pinoy bowlers capture gold in Bangkok

The future of Philippine bowling looks promising following the rousing success of the boys’ team in the recent 21st Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. The quartet of Art Barrientos, Stephen Luke Diwa, Marc Dylan Custodio and Singapore-based Zach Sales Ramin clinched the gold in the four event after a come-from-behind win against South Korea, 4933-4922, and then …

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