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POC President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino enhances the Philippines’ connections with the global sports community during the ANOC General Assembly in Portugal. Discover key highlights from this important event.
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Shagne Yaoyao competes in her first Asian Games with the goal of creating a dent alongside the more veteran Ariana Evangelista in women’s crosscountry Olympic of mountain bike on Monday
Team Philippines was denied the podium in the 10th and final stage of the 13th Biwase Cup on Friday, Mar. 17, but the Filipinas riders had their spurs sharpened ahead of their campaign in the Cambodia 32nd Southeast Asian Games in May.
Kate Yasmin Velasco was on attack mode on Wednesday, Mar. 15, in the 13th Biwase Cup in Vietnam but could only settle for sixth place in Stage 6—the first time in the 10-stage race when a Vietnamese soloed to the finish.
Mhay Ann Linda finally got her day in the sun in her first international race in Stage 7 of the 13th Biwase Cup in Vietnam on Tuesday, Mar. 14.
Vietnamese riders went 1-2-3 in Stage 6 of the 13th Biwase Cup in Vietnam on Monday, Mar. 13, with Kate Yasmin Velasco finishing near the front and two of her fellow Filipino riders gaining ground in the general classification.