By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena secured his second gold medal of the week after ruling the NetAachen Domspringen tournament in Katschhof, Aacehn, Germany yesterday (Philippine time). Obiena, the first Filipino athlete to qualify for the Paris Olympics next year, captured the men’s pole vault gold medal after successfully clearing …
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Doncic grateful for Filipinos’ love despite q’finals exit
It was not the ending that Luka Doncic and the whole Slovenian squad expected upon landing in Manila. Slovenia was dealt by Canada a heart-breaking 100-89 semifinal loss at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City yesterday, in front of a Filipino crowd that exclaimed their …
Serbia outlasts Lithuania to reach FIBA semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Serbia banked on a strong second quarter outburst to defeat Lithuania, 87-68, in their 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup quarterfinals encounter at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Tuesday night, September 5. Bogdan Bogdanovic top-scored with 21 points, including two three-pointers, to go with four rebounds, …
Kaya-Iloilo women’s team reach PFF KO round
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo women’s team reached the knockout round of the PFF Women’s League after an 8-1 beating of Azzurri SC at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Shelah Cadag led the way with four goals, returning Sara Castañeda, Zhyrelle Belluga, Negrense Hazel Lustan, and Francine Rast added …
Serbians dedicate q’final win for teammate who lost kidney
Serbia’s quarterfinal win over Lithuania was more than a victory that helped their campaign in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. It was also a morale booster for the squad that was without one of their big men, Borisa Simanic, after he underwent surgery to remove his kidney. The Serbians booked a ticket into the tournament’s …
Negrense Bedonia carries FEU in V-League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws kept its unbeaten record in the 2023 V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge after a 25-12, 25-18, 25-12 victory over San Sebastian College-Recoletos Lady Stags at the Paco Arena in Manila. Negrense Kiesha Bedonia continued her solid showing for the Lady Tamaraws with 13 points, including …
Kaya-Iloilo stays undefeated in Copa Paulino Alcantara
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo kept its clean slate in the 2023 Copa Paulino Alcantara following an 8-0 domination of Club de Futbol (CF) Manila at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium over the weekend. Daizo Horikoshi and Arnel Amita finished with a brace each, while Ricardo Sendra, Jarvey Gayoso, Abou Sy, and Justin …
Alex Eala qualifies for W100 Tokyo debut
Filipino Alex Eala, who reached a career-best WTA ranking of World’s No. 195 last week, advanced to the main draw of the W100 Tokyo in Japan after posting two straight-sets victories. The 18-year-old qualifying top seed defeated No. 9 seed Anastasia Kulikova of Finland, 6-2, 6-3, in the final round of qualifiers at the …
Lithuania upsets USA in FIBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Lithuania pulled out a massive upset in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup as they defeated the United States, 110-104, at the close of the second round at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday night, September 3. Vaidas Kariniauskas led the way with 15 points, …
EJ Obiena bounces back with golden finish in Germany
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena returned to his winning ways after ruling the Internationales Stadionfest (ISTAF) at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany yesterday (Philippine time). Obiena, the first Filipino athlete to earn qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics, cleared the 5.92-meter mark in his third attempt to take home …