Bambol Tolentino Archives - Sports Bytes Philippines

Skateboarding: Jericho Francisco misses podium finish at Asiad

Jericho Francisco [photo credit: kiko francisco Instagram]

September 25, 2023

Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham Tolentino felt that JR Francisco got the raw end of the judging as the Filipino skateboarder missed the podium Monday in the men’s park event of the 19th Asian Games.

Boxing: Pacquiao looking to fight at 2024 Paris Olympics

PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino (left) welcomes boxing icon Manny Pacquiao’s desire to fight in next year’s Paris Olympics. [POC photo release]

August 30, 2023

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Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao wants to extend his legendary boxing career with a shot at an Olympic medal in Paris in 2024.

Boxing: Eumir Marcial to focus on Olympic gold medal dream

Eumir Felix Marcial [photo credit: Eumir Marcial Facebook]

August 19, 2023

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Eumir Felix Marcial will focus full-time on his Olympic gold medal dream following the cancelation of his fifth professional fight set later this month, according to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino on Friday, Aug. 18.

PH sending 395 athletes to Hangzhou Asiad – POC prexy

POC President Bambol Tolentino [POC Photo]

July 21, 2023

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The country will field 395 athletes to the Hangzhou 19th Asian Games in September, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino announced on Friday, July 21.

Cambodia SEAG Torch Relay sparkles in Tagaytay City

PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino (second from left) leads the Torch Relay with (from left) chef de mission Chito Loyzaga, Cambodia Ambassador to the Philippines Phan Peuv and Tourism Minister Hor Sarun.

March 27, 2023

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The spirit and festivity of the Southeast Asian Games returned to Tagaytay City on a cool and breezy Monday (Mar. 27) morning with athletes and sports and foreign dignitaries taking turns at celebrating the Torch Relay for Cambodia’s hosting of the Games’ 32nd edition in May.

PH sending 905 athletes, 257 officials to Cambodia SEA Games

March 16, 2023

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Team Philippines will be 1,233-strong—905 athletes and 257 officials—in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games that Cambodia is hosting from May 5 to 17.

PH Volleyball row to be settled on January 25

PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino (third from left) and volleyball stake holders (from left) Ariel Paredes, Ramon “Tats” Suzara pose for unity.

January 17, 2021

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POC President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino presided over the important meeting among the stakeholders and POC officials at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel. The elections will be held on January 25 elections at the East Ocean Seafoods Restaurant in Parañaque City.