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Mark Ashley Fajardo of the Philippines [photo from Mark Ashley Fajardo Facebook]

Asian Games 2023: Boxer Mark Fajardo fails to advance

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023Comments Off

Mark Ashley Fajardo was outclassed by Chinese Wang Xiangyang, 5-0, to advance in the Round of 16 of the men’s 63.5 kg at the Hangzhou gymnasium.

Team Sibol file photo [PR photo release]

Asian Games: Sibol hangs on, makes quarters

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023Comments Off

The Sibol team of Robert de Guzman picked up a win and a loss in the Dream Three Kingdoms 2 event as the Philippines put up a semblance of a fight in the 19th Asian Games esports competitions at the Hangzhou Esports center on Wednesday.

Xiandi Chua competes for women's 200m backstroke finals and Kyla Sanchez competes for 100m Freestyle Finals during the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China. [PSC-POC photo]

Asian Games 2023: PH tankers medal drought continues

September 27, 2023Comments Off

Xiandi Chua of the Philippines was the lone Filipino swimmer to advance into the evening finals of the swimming competitions at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

Alex Eala of the Philippines survived Kyoka Okamura of Japan to assure PH of at least another bronze medal. [photo credit: PSC-POC]

Asian Games: Alex Eala stages huge comeback against Japanese, assures PH of bronze

September 27, 2023Comments Off

Alex Eala of the Philippines pulled off one of the biggest comeback wins in tennis history of the Asian Games, pulling out a 0-6, 7-5, 6-0 win over Kyoka Okamura of Japan on Wednesday, Sept. 27.

UAAP Season 86 ‘Fueling The Future’ on Pilipinas Live – Details here

September 27, 2023Comments Off

Cignal TV announced on Wednesday, September 27, that UAAP Season 86 “Fueling the Future” shall be made available to sports enthusiasts in the Philippines and around the world through its innovative OTT streaming platform, Pilipinas Live.

Alex Eala of the Philippines against Bhosale Rutuja of India. [photo credit: PSC-POC photo]

Asian Games: PH tennis star Alex Eala downs Indian foe, advances to quarters

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023Comments Off

Tennis Alex Eala survived a marathon first set to beat veteran Rutuja Bhosale of India, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2, and advanced to the quarters of the women’s singles event in the 19th Asian Games at Olympic Sports Stadium.

Carlo Paalam of the Philippines [photo credit: Carlo Paalam IG]

Asian Games: Carlo Paalam hurdles Jordanian foe

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023Comments Off

Carlo Paalam steered clear of the danger before sneaking in the precise hits that counted to defeat Jordan’s Mohammad Jajeh Abu in their opening bout at the 19th Asian Games.

Skipper Hali Long (right) tries to mark a Swiss player.

Asian Games 2023: Filipinas in must-win situation against Myanmar

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023Comments Off

A stinging 5-1 defeat in the hands of South Korea last Monday is not the end of the road for the Philippine women’s football team in the 19th Asian Games.

Justin Brownlee of Gilas Pilipinas at the 2023 Asian Games [photo credit: PSC-POC}

Gilas Pilipinas blasts Bahrain in Asian Games 2023 debut

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023Comments Off

Gilas Pilipinas buckled down to business right away, routing Bahrain, 89-61, to kick off its 19th Asian Games campaign on a rousing note on Tuesday, September 26, at the HOC Olympic Stadium.