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The triumphant 1967 Philippine team, with Tembong Melencio, Ciso Bernardo and Ed Roque among them, gets a warm welcome from Antonio de las Alas and former Olympian Ambrosio Padilla, then president and vice president of the PAAF (the harbinger of the POC), following their return from Seoul, Korea.

1967 PH ‘Dirty Dozen’ Team

March 10, 2021March 15, 2021Comments Off

In this piece, we pay homage to the Philippine team that bagged the gold medal in the 1967 ABC tournament in Seoul Korea.

PVL: Laures, Santiagos, UAAP stars banner star-studded Chery Tiggo line-up

March 10, 2021Comments Off

Chery Auto Philippines unveiled its star-studded Chery Tiggo Crossover squad for the Premier Volleyball League, which kicks off on May 2021. Related Posts Volleyball row to be settled soon, POC to supervise elections “There was already a request from the FIVB some time ago to hold a volleyball election before the FIVB’s general Read more PH Volleyball row to be settled on January 25 POC President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino…

FIBA: Kai Sotto possibly part of OQT, future rosters, says SBP

March 10, 2021Comments Off

Filipino international prospect Kai Sotto may be part of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, as well as future, Gilas Pilipinas roster according to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late draftee successes in recent memory. Drafted 46th Read more NBA: Seth Curry drains dagger as Sixers…

Gilas Pilipinas: No PBA players to join in OQT, FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers – SBP

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021Comments Off

Gilas Pilipinas will not be fielding any pros when it competes in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament and FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers in June, according to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP)

Abarientos soars for a twinner. (Photo courtesy of Abarientos family)

Billy Abarientos: Unruffled world of ‘Haba-Haba’

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021Comments Off

With most of his basketball contemporaries gone, Billy Abarientos or “Haba-Haba” looked with fondness a career which started during his elementary days at the Marulas Elementary School.

Dindin Santiago-Manabat of Chery Tiggo [Sports Bytes PH screen capture]

Dindin Santiago-Manabat ready for action, awaits volleyball resumption

March 8, 2021Comments Off

Dindin Santiago-Manabat remains open to enriching her knowledge of the game. The Chery Tiggo Crossovers player feels that this will be an advantage once volleyball action resumes.

BRAVE CF 41: Yousufzai unfazed by Lausa one-punch knockout power

March 6, 2021Comments Off

Rahmatullah Yousufzai will test the mettle of Filipino sensation Jenel “The Demolition Man” Lausa in the curtain-raiser of BRAVE CF 47: ASIAN DOMINATION on March 11 in Bahrain.

PBA: Ray Parks Jr. skipping season due to personal matters

March 6, 2021March 6, 2021Comments Off

Citing personal reasons, Parks announced on his social media accounts his decision to sit out the next season due to family matters.

Christian Standhardinger [FIBA.com photo]

PBA: Barangay Ginebra acquires Standhardinger in trade for Slaughter

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021Comments Off

Christian Standhardinger, the 2017 PBA top overall pick, is now a member of Barangay Ginebra following a trade that sends Greg Slaughter to Northport Batang Pier.

BRAVE CF 47: ASIAN DOMINATION - Lausa vs. Yousufzai

Jenel Lausa leaving nothing to chance at Brave CF 47: Asian Domination

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021Comments Off

Jenel Lausa knows his upcoming bout is absolutely essential for getting “The Demolition Mans” professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career back on track.

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