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FOUR male and two female athletes earned qualification in modern pentathlon as the Team Philippines grows bigger by the week for the Nagoya-Aichi 20th Asian Games in September. Just last week, two poomsae and kyorugi athletes in taekwondo made the grade for the Asian Games with Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino gaining more confidence for a better …

CANDON City—Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick “Pató” Gregorio urged Alas Pilipinas to stay locked in on the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Cup campaign and shut out the turmoil in the national federation and set aside club loyalties. “There is a time for commercial volleyball and there is a time for the national team. Pag Alas ang pinag- uusapan, …

Not even a first professional loss would dampen Kenneth Llover’s spirit on Saturday, June 6. Still upbeat despite the split-decision loss to Michael Angeletti in their International Boxing Federation bantamweight title eliminator, Llover said such was part of a champion’s journey. “Sa’kin naman po, yung pagkatalo is part ng boxing yan. Kumbaga yung pagkatalo natural yan sa champion, natural na …

Team Philippines glittered like gold and shone like silver in the Asian Rowing Beach Sprint Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. Emman Pillar bagged the gold in the Under-16 Coastal Men’s Solo while Matt Jugadora pocketed the silver in the Under-19 Coastal Men’s Solo at the Jomtien Beach in Pattay. On the final day of the competition Sunday, Team Philippines rowed even …

CLOSE to 1,000 athletes, including some from eight foreign countries, are expected to see action in the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission  scheduled from June 10 to 14 at the New Clark Athletics Stadium in Capas, Tarlac.  “The ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championship is more than just a premiere showcase of talent, it is a vital …

National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Commissioner Rafael Calinisan has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening public trust in law enforcement through transparency, accountability, and meaningful reforms. Calinisan said he remains confident in the leadership of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., whom he described as a fellow advocate of positive change within the police organization. He noted …

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), established under Republic Act No. 6847, is more than the country’s funding agency for sports. PSC Executive Director Atty. Guillermo Iroy underscored that financial assistance granted by the government sports body comes with accountability, requiring National Sports Associations (NSAs) to align their programs with the PSC’s national sports development goals. “Our mandate extends beyond merely …

NAGOYA, Japan – All systems go for Kenneth Llover. This after Llover made weight on the eve of his International Boxing Federation bantamweight title eliminator against Michael Angeletti at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname here. After going a little over the limit on the first try, the 24-year-old ArenaPlus ambassador finally tipped the scales at 117.8 lbs while Angeletti …

THE long distance and lengthy travel time won’t deter Kyrgyzstan from fielding a huge contingent of 57 campaigners to the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission under the NST-IAC opening on June 23 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium within the historic Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.   “Kyrgyzstan is now sending 57 athletes so it is the …

MANILA, Philippines – Even in his 23rd NBA season, LeBron James remains one of the biggest draws in basketball. That’s according to a data from ArenaPlus, the No. 1 PAGCOR-licensed sportsbook in the Philippines, which revealed the Los Angeles Lakers superstar was the most-backed player during the first two rounds of the NBA Playoffs. The King, whose Lakers squad fell …