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Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. (PNA file photo) MANILA – The amended Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) constitution, which was revised to conform with the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) principles on good governance, was approved during the Extraordinary General Assembly last Tuesday. It took three years for the POC to get …

At a Glance Young Mexican Isaac Del Toro Romero swept to a surprise stage two win to claim his first WorldTour victory and grab the overall lead in Australia’s Tour Down Under on Wednesday, Jan. 17. ADELAIDE (AFP) — Young Mexican Isaac Del Toro Romero swept to a surprise stage …

Brandishing two new pistols, Franchette Quiroz boosted her chances of reaching the 2024 Paris Olympics after her Olympic and world rankings rose further this week.   The 28-year-old Quiroz, who acquired new gear before she embarked on her quest last year, got her highest grade in the Qualification Ranking for …

Rianne Malixi missed forcing a tie for the lead, closing out with a bogey on No. 18 for a three-under 70 as she dropped to joint second with three others, one shot behind Japanese Aina Fujimoto at the start of the Australian Amateur in Melbourne, Victoria on Tuesday, Jan. 16. …

BREAKTHROUGH. Speed skater Peter Groseclose (2nd from left) is set to compete in the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea from Jan. 19 to Feb. 1, 2024. Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino on Tuesday (Jan. 16) said having three Filipinos who will compete in Gangwon Winter …

Goldwin Monteverde steered the Maroons to their first championship since 1986 in his first year calling the shots in UAAP Season 84, then followed it up with back-to-back silver finishes. (UAAP Media Bureau)  MANILA, Philippines – The UP Men’s Basketball Team (MBT) has come to terms with head coach Goldwin …

IVORY COAST (AFP) — Mohamed Salah saved Egypt from an embarrassing defeat in its opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, Jan. 14, while Nigeria was held by Equatorial Guinea despite Victor Osimhen getting on the scoresheet. Egypt’s forward Mohamed Salah (center) runs with the ball during …

Members of Blacklist Rivalry raise their trophy after securing a 2-0 sweep against Team Execration in the Dota 2 finale of the Asia Pacific Predator League backed by Acer Philippines. (Blacklist International FB)  Team Secret and Blacklist Rivalry swept their respective opponents to complete an All-Filipino sweep of the prestigious …

Surfing prodigy Erin Brooks has won her fight for Canadian citizenship, opening the door for her to compete for Canada at the Paris Olympics. Texas-born 16-year-old has Canadian ties through her father, grandfather. Teenage surfing prodigy Erin Brooks has won her fight for Canadian citizenship, opening the door for her …

Speed skater Peter Groseclose arrived in South Korea on Sunday ahead of this Friday’s opening ceremony of the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said two other Filipino athletes will follow suit with freestyle skier Laetaz Amihan Rabe checking in at …