By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno (File photo) MANILA – President R. Marcos Jr. has issued a challenge to the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) for better performance among Filipino athletes come the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. POC president Bambol Tolentino said on Thursday that Marcos wants the Philippine team to exceed its historic four-medal haul in Tokyo … Continue reading
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Miller crashes out again in Winter Olympics
CRASHED OUT. Coach Will Gregorak (left) and Asa Miller discuss their strategy prior to the men’s slalom race of Alpine skiing in the ongoing Winter Olympic Games in Yanqing, China on Wednesday (Feb. 16, 2022). Miller crashed out again after he got DNF (Did Not Finish) in the first run of his second and last … Continue reading
China vows “streamlined, safe and splendid” Winter Olympics
SPLENDID GAMES. Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a video address at the opening ceremony of the 139th session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Feb. 3, 2022. Xi said China will do its best to deliver “splendid” Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 from Feb. 4 to 20. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen) BEIJING (Xinhua/PNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping … Continue reading
IOC awards 2026-2032 broadcast rights in China
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that the China Media Group (CMG) has been awarded the exclusive broadcast rights in the Chinese mainland and Macau (SAR) for the XXV Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina in 2026, the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad in Los Angeles in 2028, the XXVI Olympic Winter Games in 2030, and … Continue reading
Gary Bejino to plunge into action in Tokyo Paralympics
TOKYO (PNA)– All eyes will be on swimmer Gary Bejino, who will be the first Filipino campaigner to plunge into action in the Tokyo Paralympics Games as he competes in the men’s SM6 200-meter individual medley at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre here on Thursday. A back-to-back gold medalist in the ASEAN Para Games in the … Continue reading
Bill exempting tax for athletes’ rewards hurdles House panel
By Filane Mikee Cervantes (File photo) MANILA – A measure exempting the rewards, bonuses, and emoluments for national athletes and coaches who compete or win international sports competitions from all taxes, fees, and charges has hurdled committee level at the House of Representatives. In a virtual meeting on Monday, the House Committee on Ways and Means … Continue reading
Tokyo Olympics officially ends with closing ceremony
A performance being held during the closing ceremony of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan on Aug. 8, 2021. (Ali Atmaca-Anadolu Agency) TOKYO (Anadolu/PNA)– The 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which began without spectators on July 23 due to coronavirus, concluded with a closing ceremony on Sunday. During the ceremony, which was held without fans, athletes carried … Continue reading
Yuka Saso’s last-ditch run falls short of medal in women’s golf
Fil-Japanese golfer Yuka Saso (File photo) TOKYO – Yuka Saso fired an eagle-spiked six-under-par 65 on Saturday but her last-ditch run fell just short of a medal at the conclusion of the Tokyo Olympics’ women’s golf competition at the Kasumigaseki Country Club. The 20-year old Fil-Japanese caught fire in her final nine, going six-over over a … Continue reading
Add’l cash reward, house and lot for Olympic winners: POC
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MORE INCENTIVES. Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Carlo Paalam and bronze winner Eumir Marcial thank Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham Tolentino for announcing additional cash incentives and house and lot for medalists of Tokyo Olympics during an online press conference on Sunday (Aug. 28, 2021). Tolentino said the POC will give additional … Continue reading
IOC President’s speech – Tokyo 2020 Closing Ceremony
International Olympic Committee Press Release August 8, 2021IOC President’s speech – Tokyo 2020 Closing CeremonyPlease find below the full speech delivered by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach during the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 today, 8 August 2021. Your Imperial Highness, the Crown Prince,Dear Olympic Friends around the world,Good evening Tokyo, … Continue reading
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