From Hidilyn Diaz to a University: PSC’s Next Big Bet
PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio proposed creating the Philippines’ first Sports University under UP to strengthen athlete development and Olympic success.
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Ando wins first SEA Games gold for Philippines in weightlifting
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Elreen Ando delivered a dominant performance to claim the Philippines’ first gold medal in weightlifting at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, lifting a total of 229 kilograms in the women’s 63kg category in Chonburi.
Hidilyn Diaz finishes fourth in women’s 58kg at SEA Games
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Tokyo Olympics champion Hidilyn Diaz placed fourth in the women’s 58kg weightlifting event at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Chonburi, Thailand, citing injury and preparation challenges.
Hidilyn Diaz aims for SEA Games gold in women’s 58kg weightlifting
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Tokyo Olympics champion Hidilyn Diaz is set to compete in the women’s 58kg division at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Chonburi, aiming to add another gold medal to her SEA Games haul.
Philippine weightlifting starts SEA Games on difficult note with Ramos DNF
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The Philippine weightlifting team faced a challenging start at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games as Rosegie Ramos failed to complete her lifts in the women’s 48kg division, while Fernando Agan Jr. finished fifth in the men’s 60kg.
Tolentino renews call for Philippine Olympic House after historic Paris 2024 medal haul
With the Philippines’ best-ever Olympic medal tally in Paris 2024, POC president Bambol Tolentino pushes for a national Olympic headquarters.
GOLD FOR OBIENA?
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Around 10,500 athletes from 206 countries will be strutting their stuff in the Paris Olympics from July 26 to August 11.
Diaz, Marcial and Yulo at 2023 Batang Pinoy and PNG opening rites
The 2023 Batang Pinoy (BP) and Philippine National Games (PNG) are set to kick off Sunday, December 17, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium with Hidilyn Diaz, Eumir Marcial and Caloy Yulo gracing the event.
Asian Games 2023: Hidilyn Diaz falls short of podium finish
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Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo missed out on a medal in the 2023 Asian Games, placing fourth in the 59kg category of women’s weightlifting on Monday, Oct. 2, at the Xiaoshan Sports Centre Gymnasium.
SEA Games: Diaz edges Thai rival for 2nd weightlifting gold
Filipina Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz ousted her Thai rival to win the women’s 55-kilogram weightlifting title of the 31st Southeast Asian Games Vietnam 2021 on Friday at the Hanoi Sports Training and Competition Center. Related Posts PSC case against payroll padding cheats go to RTC The Department of Justice found probable cause on the complaint filed by the Philippine Sports Commission and the National Bureau Read more The Proposal:…