FIVE National junior record holders Philippine national junior record holder Micaela Jasmine Mojdeh have qualified to compete in the 9th World Aquatics Junior Championships slated on September 4 to 9 in Netanya, Israel. In a memorandum dated July 23, 2023, and signed by World Aquatic-backed Philippine Swimming, Inc, (PSI) Secretary-General …
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Gilas can play tuneup matches vs PBA teams in August — Marcial
With one month to go before the 2023 FIBA World Cup, PBA commissioner Willy Marcial reiterated the pro league's support where local ball clubs can play tuneup matches against Gilas Pilipinas to keep the national team competitive and sharp. Willie Marcial PBA PHOTO “The last time we talked (with Gilas …
Read More »Guiao welcomes Bay Area but…
With foreign squad Bay Area set to make a comeback in the coming PBA Season 48 this October, Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao hopes the Office of the Commissioner will make sure that local professional ball clubs won't suffer blowout losses the way they did based on last season's …
Read More »Malixi falls short as Romero hacks out 1-up win in US Girls’ Junior
Rianne Malixi wobbled a bit at resumption of the exacting 36-hole duel and lost whatever rhythm and momentum she had gained in a brave morning stand, yielding a 1-up result – and the championship – to Kiara Romero of the US in the US Girls' Junior final at the Eisenhower …
Read More »Eala yields to French foe in ITF Spain semis
Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala yielded to French Jessika Ponchet of France, 6-2, 4-6, 2-6, in the semifinals to exit the W100 Vitoria-Gasteiz at the Pista Amution outdoor hard court of Peña Victoriana Tenis Club in Spain on Saturday, July 22 (Manila time). Alex Eala PHOTO FROM EALA’S FB PAGE …
Read More »PH bows to Canada in Women’s Softball World Cup
The Philippine women's softball team made a gallant stand but was still overwhelmed by Canada, 5-0, in group C action of the Women's Softball World Cup late Saturday, July 22 (Manila time) in Italy. The Philippines, ranked 26th in the world, entered the tournament feeling motivated and confident but the …
Read More »Kurashiki Ablaze marvel at Filipino volleyball fan support
The Kurashiki Ablaze of Japan couldn't help but marvel at the Filipino volleyball fan support as they made their debut in the PVL Invitational Conference at the PhilSports Arena on Saturday, July 22. Kurashiki Ablaze PVL PHOTO Kurashiki defeated fellow foreign guest team Kinh Bac-Bac Ninh of Vietnam, 23-25, 25-14, …
Read More »Malixi seals title clash vs Fil-Am Romero
Rianne Malixi moved on the threshold of a first major junior championship and becoming the second Filipina to capture a USGA-sanctioned event when she racked up another pair of victories in contrasting fashions to advance to the finals of the US Girls' Junior in Colorado on Friday (Saturday in Manila). …
Read More »Choco Mucho sweeps Chery Tiggo, finishes seventh in PVL Invitationals
Choco Mucho swept Chery Tiggo, 25-20, 26-24, 25-15,to finish seventh in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference at the PhilSports Arena on Saturday, July 22. Caitlyn Viray capped her improved play this conference with 22 points on 17 attacks, three blocks, and two service aces to lead the Flying …
Read More »PLDT blanks F2 to gain first win in semis
PLDT blanked F2, 25-21, 25-19, 25-18, to gain its first win in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference semifinals at the PhilSports Arena on Saturday, July 22. Royse Tubino dropped 20 points to lead the High Speed Hitters, who improved to 1-2 in the round robin semis. The PLDT …
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