Crying and overcome with emotion as she — along with the entire Philippines — heard their national anthem, Lupang Hinirang blast inside the Tokyo International Forum for the first time in an Olympic medal ceremony, Hidilyn Diaz made sure her likely Olympic swan song was historic.
Tokyo 2020: Luka Doncic scores 48 points in Olympic debut
NBA superstar Luka Doncic waxed hot for 48 points in Slovenia’s 118-98 blowout win over Argentina in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics men’s basketball group stages on Monday at the Saitama Super Arena.
Tokyo 2020: Petecio stuns foe, barges into women’s featherweight QFs
Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio stunned top-seeded Lin Yu-Ting of Chinese Taipei via a split decision 3-2 on Monday at the Kokugikan Arena to advance in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics women’s featherweight boxing quarter-finals.
Tokyo 2020: Limping Didal puts up brave showing in skateboarding final
Filipina skateboarder Margielyn Didal fought through injury in the medal round of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics women’s street skateboarding event on Monday at the Ariake Park.
PVL: Flying Titans spoil pro debut of Perlas Spikers
The BanKo Perlas Spikers had no answer to the steady blocking of Choco Mucho, resulting in their first loss in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Open Conference (23-25, 20-25, 20-25) on Sunday at PCV Socio-Civic Cultural Center in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.
LOOK: Greg Slaughter finally makes PBA 2021 debut for NorthPort
NorthPort big man Greg Slaughter finally made his PBA Philippine Cup debut on Sunday against San Miguel Beer.
LOOK: Clarkson, Apl de Ap, J Rey Soul visit Pacquiao at Wild Card Gym
Manny Pacquiao got a visit from fellow international Filipino prides Jordan Clarkson and Apl de Ap at the Wild Card Gym on Sunday (Saturday in California).
Barbosa Tokyo Olympics Journey Proof He Can Conquer Greatness, Former Olympian Says
In an interview on the Rica “Baby Dynamite” Aquino podcast, the 56-year-old points out how Barbosa defied the odds and advancing ahead of seasoned fighters such as Pauline Lopez, Arven Alcantara and Kirstie Elaine Alora.
PVL: BaliPure raring to pull off more surprises
Coach Rommel Abella, Graze Bombita, Alina Bicar, and Bern Flora appeared in a recent interview with Brian Yalung and this writer as they shared their insights on the game against the Crossovers.
Can’t blame Filipinos for expecting much from Pinoy Olympians, PSC chairman says
PSC chairman William “Butch” Ramirez said it’s understandable that Filipinos are expecting Pinoy Olympians to deliver the goods in the Tokyo Olympics.
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