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The Philippine campaign at the Paris Olympics remains strong and steadfast despite Eumir Felix Marcial’s emotional exit in men’s boxing on Tuesday night. “Full speed ahead,” said Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino on Wednesday. “The campaign for medals, especially gold, is hot on track.” Tolentino described Marcial’s setback as an “extremely emotional loss” considering the sacrifice and dedication …

Swimmer Kayla Sanchez failed in her bid in the women’s 100m freestyle semifinals in the Paris Olympics on Tuesday but won’t go home empty-handed. Sanchez became the latest member of the exclusive club of Filipino swimmers who made it to the semifinals since the great Teofilo Yldefonso won the country’s first medal in the 200m breaststroke of the 1928 Games. …

Kirk Dominique Reyes and Janelle Kyla Chua of De La Salle University- Manila bagged five gold medals each in the swimming competition in the Philippine Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Games Luzon NCR leg at the De La Salle University – Dasmariñas pool here. The 19-year-old Reyes added two more medals to his collection after dominating the boys’ 50-meter breaststroke …

Pangasinan runner Mary Rose Frias shone brightest as the inaugural gold medalist in the 2nd Philippine Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Games Luzon NCR leg at the Cavite State University (CvSU) track oval here Tuesday. The 19-year-old Frias clocked  5:07.2 in the women’s 1,500-meter run to capture the gold medal ahead of teammate Mary Ann Delos Reyes (5:30.3) and Maritime …

Make way for the new kings. Viridis Arcus of De La Salle University reigned supreme in the Collegiate Center of Esports (CCE) Season 4 University Clash after pulling off a sweet 3-0 sweep of TFX Nireus of Far Eastern University in the Grand Finals on Sunday, July 28 at the SMX Convention Center. The team composed of Aaron “Aaronqt” Lim, …

MAXINE Esteban is all set for the greatest challenge of her fencing career so far.  The Filipino-Ivorian fencer faces Tokyo silver medalist Pauline Ranvier of the host nation in the round-of-32 of women’s foil in the Paris Olympics with a definite goal in mind: Make it to the top 20 of the world rankings.  “While living out the Olympic dream …

The Paris Olympics opening ceremony pulled through with a flourish amid an unceremonious summer rain on the river Seine on Friday night with members of Team Philippines expressing undampened spirits for the 15 days of competitions ahead. “The heat of competition is on!” said Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino, who, like almost everyone else in the most-watched …

Sen. Francis Tolentino will be the guest of honor and speaker during the formal opening of the Luzon Qualifying Leg of the 2nd Philippine Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Games at the Cavite State University (CvSU) here Sunday. Sen. Tolentino, the “Father of the ROTC Games” for school cadets, will declare the official opening of the event. CvSU president Hernando …

The Philippine Sports Commission, led by Chairman Richard Bachmann, participated in the “Change the Game: Global Ministerial Sports Conference” held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France to affirm the country’s solidarity in promoting an inclusive and safe sporting atmosphere. This conference precedes the opening ceremony of the Olympics in the French capital. The event brought together ministers, sports organizations, high-level …

By Robert Andaya Defending champion Phuket Waves are looking to defend their crown in the Thailand Basketball League (TBL), which will kick off on Wednesday, July 31. Former PBA player-turned-playing coach James Martinez  is confident the Waves can do it again despite losing several notable teammates this year. Martinez, now 37,  said the team still boasts of  enough talented and …