Gilas Youth routs Kazakhstan, faces Aussies in quarters

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2022 21:22:46 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN Gilas Pilipinas Youth used a strong first half attack and coasted to an 83-60 win against Kazakhstan Thursday in the 2022 FIBA-U16 Asian Championship at the Al-Gharafa Sports Club Multi-Purpose Hall in Doha, Qatar.The victory enabled the Philippines to arrange a quarterfinals showdown against Group A leader and defending champion Australia Friday, […]

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Yulo shows might in pet event, leads individual all-around derby

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:47:06 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA World champion Carlos Yulo stamped his class and showed the way in the individual all-around derby after Day 1 of the 9th Asian Senior Gymnastics Championships in Doha, Qatar Wednesday. Yulo was again a beauty to watch in his per event – floor exercise – as he produced a score of 14.800 to […]

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Eala humbles rival, advances to 3rd round of W60 Madrid tilt

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2022 02:57:39 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Alex Eala routed Daniel Seguel of Chile, 6-1, 6-2, to barge into the third round of the W60 Madrid International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament in Spain Wednesday. Eala, 17, dominated her 11th-seeded foe to set up her next meeting with seventh pick Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers of Spain, a 6-2, 3-6, 6-0 winner over […]

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It was no ‘tsamba’ or magic – Ramirez

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:41:04 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA It was not achieved by chance or mere luck. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Butch Ramirez yesterday said this as he further put emphasis on hard work, sacrifices and dedication as key components to the country’s success in major sporting events the past three years.  “Yung golden year na sinasabi natin sa […]

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PSI chief Velasco clarifies brewing controversy

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:06:24 +0000

Philippine Swimming Inc. (PSI) President Lani Velasco reiterated the association followed the strict guidelines from the International Swimming Federation (FINA) and there was no “preferential treatment” in selecting the swimmers representing the country to the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. In a statement released Sunday, Velasco explained the turn of events and steps made […]

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Another lifter from Zamboanga rises, wins 2 Youth golds

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:40:40 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Rose Jean Ramos bolstered her bid to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics after collecting two gold and one silver medals in the World Youth Weightlifting Championships in Guanajuato, Mexico. The 16-year-old Zamboanga native, who is competing in the women’s 45kg division, grabbed the gold in clean and jerk by lifting 85 […]

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Tagaytay Mayor welcomes road cycling championships

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:44:36 +0000

Tagaytay City Mayor Agnes Tolentino expressed enthusiasm over the PhilCycling National Championships for Road 2022 which will kick off right on the city’s 84th foundation anniversary on Monday, June 21. “The City of Tagaytay rolls out the red carpet for the national championships for road as the major PhilCycling race coincides with the city’s biggest celebration,” […]

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Fil-German makes triumphant debut for Azkals vs Mongolians

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2022 07:12:45 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Gerrit Holtmann scored a sublime goal right before the death and the Philippine Azkals slipped past host Mongolia, 1-0, Saturday, June 11 to take a crucial win in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at the MFF Football Centre in Ulaanbaatar. With seconds remaining, Holtmann fired a low attempt […]

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PhilCycling National Championships for Road slated

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 05 Jun 2022 23:39:52 +0000

The PhilCycling National Championships for Road will be held from June 21 to 24 with Tagaytay City as main hub, according to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and PhilCycling President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. “With the pandemic restrictions eased, it’s high time to bring the National Championships back on the road,” Tolentino said. “We scrapped the […]

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Caloy Yulo stands to receive P3.75-M cash incentives

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:00:29 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA When it rains, it pours. That’s holds true for Filipino athletes who won medals in the recent 31st Southeast Asian Games after the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) announced Friday that it will also hand out a total of  P11 million in cash bonuses. According to the POC, gold medals are worth P100,000 […]

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