Patrick “Pató” Gregorio’s appointment as PSC chairman marks a hopeful new chapter for Philippine sports, according to POC president Bambol Tolentino.
Tagaytay City celebrates the opening of its state-of-the-art velodrome and a tribute to Dr. Jose P. Rizal with a stunning 12-foot statue of the national hero in fencing gear, emphasizing his sportsmanship legacy.
Cycling veterans Ronald Oranza and Jermyn Prado officially inaugurate the Tagaytay City Velodrome, the country’s first UCI-standard indoor cycling facility, with an opening ceremony led by POC President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino.
Rush Camingao dominated the Men Under-23 road race at the PhilCycling National Championships, finishing solo with a commanding lead. The event also saw controversy in the battle for bronze, as race officials handed out penalties for foul riding in the final sprint.
Allaeza Mae Gulmatico and Maria Louisse Crisselle Alejado secured double gold for Iloilo, winning both the Criterium and Individual Time Trial (ITT) races at the PhilCycling National Championships for Road.
Young cycling stars from Iloilo, Pangasinan, and Narvacan made a strong statement on Day 1 of the PhilCycling National Championships for Road, winning gold in the Criterium races held in Tagaytay City.
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Team Philippines is making history at the Ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin! With speed skater Peter Groseclose and curling athlete Kathleen Dubberstein leading the charge, the Filipino contingent is off to a strong start, aiming for a podium finish in multiple events. Can they bring home the country’s first-ever winter sports medal?
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The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) named key sports leaders to spearhead major international events, including the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
The Philippines is sending its largest contingent yet to the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, with a 20-athlete team competing in six disciplines. The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) hopes this participation sets the stage for the country’s first-ever Winter Olympics medal in Milan-Cortina 2026.
Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is poised for re-election as president of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), gaining significant support from National Sports Association (NSA) leaders at a celebration held at Chef Jessie’s. With the POC elections approaching, Tolentino’s leadership is gaining momentum.