By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam (Photo courtesy of Tokyo 2020 Twitter account) MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Carlo Paalam did not get the grand farewell he wanted at the Tokyo Olympics as he came up short of taking the men’s flyweight boxing gold after bowing to Great Britain’s Galal Yafai in the championship bout … Continue reading
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Paalam shoots for gold and glory, fights Britain’s Yafai in men’s flyweight finals on Saturday
TOKYO – Carlo Paalam shoots for gold and glory when he fights Great Britain’s Galal Yafai in the men’s flyweight boxing finals of the Summer Olympic Games at the Kokugikan Arena here on Saturday. Paalam’s date with history is at 1 p.m. (Philippine time). On Thursday, Paalam barged into the fight for the gold after hurdling … Continue reading
Bianca fires two-under par 69, Yuka three-over; Eumir, Carlo one win away from silver medals and two victories shy of the ultimate prize
TOKYO—The quest for gold medals kicked off on the golf course on Wednesday and resumes on the boxing ring on Thursday as the Philippines aims to make the most out of its most fruitful Olympic campaign ever with four more days to go before the pandemic-struck Tokyo Games come to a close. Bianca Pagdanganan kept … Continue reading
Carlo Paalam guarantees another bronze medal for Philippines
TOKYO— Carlo Paalam guaranteed another bronze medal for the Philippines after winning on points by split decision, defeating reigning champion Shakhobidin Zoirov of Uzbekistan in the flyweight division of the Summer Olympic Games at the Kokugikan Arena on Tuesday. Told by the coaching staff to put the pressure on the Uzbek early, Paalam obliged, catching the … Continue reading
Petecio gets shot for Olympic gold; Paalam nears medal, too
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno Carlo Paalam (left) and Nesthy Petecio (right) (File photo) MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Nesthy Petecio is now one win away from giving the Philippines another Tokyo Olympic gold after beating Irma Testa of Italy in the semifinals of the women’s featherweight boxing tournament at the Kokugikan Arena in the Japanese capital on … Continue reading
PH Olympians can pull out ‘surprises’ in Tokyo: Ramirez
Philippine Sports Commission chairman William “Butch” Ramirez (Screengrab) MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez lauded the hard work of the Filipino athletes as he expressed confidence that the 19-strong Tokyo Olympics qualifiers have what it takes to get a golden finish. “I’m so excited for the result of the … Continue reading
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