By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Philippine Weightlifting Association President Monico Puentevella said his organization hopes to secure more weightlifting talent in 2018. “We need more Hidilyn Diaz,” he said. Puentevella said he currently has around 10 athletes set to undergo long-term training in China, including Diaz, Kristhel Macrohon, Eileen Anne Ando, and Dessa delos …
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Judge Retituto V. Tuanda, Jr. Memorial Volleyball Cup
BTTHS competing in Jimalalud competition By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After their victory at the 2017 Palarong Panlalawigan earlier this month, representing the Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA), followed by a runner-up finish at the Mayor Tinto Bascon Christmas Volleyball League 2017 in Himamaylan City, Bacolod Tay Tung High …
Iloilo City wushu athletes recognized
Three Iloilo City wushu athletes were recently recognized for their achievements during the flag ceremony earlier this week at the City Hall. Arnel Mandal took home a gold medal, while Russel Diaz earned a silver from the 1st Wushu Sanda Asian Cup. Mandal also won a silver medal at the World Wushu Championship 2017, where …
BCBC Year-End Open Trio Duckpin Bowling Championship 2017
Tough Trucks/NPBC, PC Warriors, and ASSFBI Ladies capture titles By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Tough Trucks/NPBC recently captured the premiere division title of the Bowlers Club of Bacolod City (BCBC) Year-End Open Trio Duckpin Bowling Championship 2017, while PC Warriors won Category B and the ASSFBI Ladies took the women’s division. Tough Trucks/NPBC won …
Governor’s Cup Regional Invitational U15 Football Championship
Iloilo takes competition after beating Negros Occidental, 1-0 By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. A 65th minute penalty from Christian Talamor was the decisive goal for Iloilo in recently winning the 1st Governor’s Cup Regional Invitational U15 Football Championship, defeating Negros Occidental, 1-0. Joshua Limco of Negros Occidental was awarded the Best Striker award, Kondrad Keim …
Ceres-Negros FC wins 2017 AFC Fair Play Award
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC was recently named a recipient of the 2017 AFC Fair Play Award, which recognizes clubs who promote the “spirit of the game” and takes into criteria items including respect for opponents and referees, the behavior of players and their respective supporters, among other aspects. Bengaluru FC of India …
Governor’s Cup Regional Invitational U15 Football Championship
Negros Occidental defeats Iloilo, 2-1 By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Negros Occidental recently beat Iloilo, 2-1, to close the elimination round of the 1st Governor’s Cup Regional Invitational U15 Football Championship at the Iloilo Sports Complex in Iloilo City. Reuben Allen Liamsing scored for Negros Occidental in the 4th and 19th minutes, while Rolf …
Ceres keeper taking leave for family
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Following a championship 2017 season with Ceres-Negros FC, goalkeeper Roland Müller announced he will be taking leave from the club to spend more time with family. “I want to be with my wife and support her pregnancy,” he earlier informed the club. “This will be my new chapter [and] …
UP looking to recruit BTTHS discus thrower
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. According to reports, the University of the Philippines (UP) may be looking to recruit Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) discus thrower Franz Gela Bintad. “I am only facilitating whatever would benefit our student-athletes,” said BTTHS Vice President for Sports Jose Montalbo. “I want them to have the freedom …
Bacolod City boxer knocks out opponent in the first round
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Genesis ‘Azukal’ Servania of Bacolod City knocked out Thai opponent Kittiwat Sirichotchayakun during their fight last weekend at the Sangyo Hall in Kanazawa, Japan. The reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific featherweight champion earlier said the fight is a tune-up for an upcoming title bout. Back in September, …