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By Robert Andaya Filipino pole vault champion EJ Obiena continued his impressive showing by securing a bronze medal at the Oslo Diamond League-Bislett Games in Norway last Friday. Despite falling short of his Asian record and personal-best of 6.0 meters, Obiena’s performance was enough to land him on the podium against a strong field of athletes that included his Olympic …

Asia’s first chess grandmaster and Hall of Famer Eugene Torre will play simultaneous chess exhibition matches at the City Auditorium in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental on July 8. National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) Board of Director Engr. Rey C. Urbiztondo said Torre, the “Living Legend” of Philippine chess will hold a simul with select students and chess enthusiasts …

It was a dream come true for Nika Juris Nicolas of Pasig. At just 10 years old, Nicolas achieved her dream after being granted the title of National Master by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) last June 9. Despite being the only female participant in the boys 11-under division, Nicolas  captured medals in all categories –  silver …

Far Eastern University and women’s volleyball head coach Tina Salak are parting ways. Salak, who is best remembered for steering the Lady Tamaraws to a fifth place finish in the recently-concluded UAAP women’s volleyball tournament, decided to step down to pursue greener pastures “Coach Tina will soon migrate to the USA as her immigrant visa application recently got approved,” the …

By Robert Andaya TOP collegiate teams from UAAP and NCAA  will play in a two-day competition on June 27-28 as part of the test event of the  Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) for the coming 2023 FIBA World Cup. This was announced by FIBA World Cup Joint Management Committee head John Lucas and Deputy Event Director Erika Dy, who said …

Top favorite Jaguar (Dance City out of Delta Gold), owned by former Deputy Speaker Juan Miguel “Mikey” Macapagal Arroyo, exacted sweet revenge in grand fashion over first leg tormentor La Trouppei by winning the P3.5-million 2nd Leg of the 2023 Philracom Triple Crown Series at the Metro Manila Turf Club. Racing in third within striking distance of the speed duel …

TWO entries emerged victorious in the second edition of this year’s World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum recently. Pablito Gregore and Dennis Lumpay’s 22GF/Ormoc Joe entry and Jose Panganiban Jr.’s Infiniti Gold 6-Cock Derby June 21 Manila Arena-2 shared the coveted WSC title after scoring 7.5 points at the end of this year’s prestigious derby. Right behind them are …

The Philippines scooped up six gold medals in chess in the 12th ASEAN Para Games at the Royal University here that carved the Filipinos’ historic performance in the biennial competition. Darry Bernardo led the way by grabbing the men’s individual and team B2B3 gold with Arman Subaste and Menandro Redor to end up with a spectacular six-gold haul—the most by any Filipino here. Cheyzer …

By Robert Andaya There are now new officials for Philippine swimming. Michael Vargas, son of former Philippine Olympic Committee president Ricky Vargas, was elected as president during the Philippine Swimming Inc. (PSI) elections at the East Ocean Seafood Restaurant in Parañaque City last thursday. Vargas Is a long-time supporter of swimming Joining Vargas is two-time Olympian Rep. Eric Buhain, who was was named as …

By Robert Andaya Ready to rumble. That’s  how undefeated super flyweight sensation Jade Bornea described himself more than two weeks before his scheduled title fight against IBF super flyweight world champion Fernando Martinez  inMinnesota, United States on June 24. Bornea, one of Sanman Promotions’ leading boxing contenders, holds an impressive record of 18 wins, including 12 by knockouts, and no …