Tag: Asian
PH men’s spikers drop opener to Indonesia in Asian Games
FILE–Philippine men’s volleyball team. Photo from SEA V-League The Philippines dropped its first assignment in the men’s volleyball competition of the Asian Games 2022 on Tuesday ahead of the official opening of the continental meet on Saturday in Hangzhou, China. The Filipino Spikers bowed to Southeast Asian powerhouse Indonesia, 25-22, 25-23, 25-20, as they became…
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Gilas Boys bounce back with rout of Kazakhstan in Fiba U16 Asian Championship
Gilas Boys celebrate during their game against Kazakhstan in the Fiba U16 Asian Championship in Doha, Qatar.–FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Boys stayed in the hunt for a quarterfinal spot after whipping Kazakhstan, 66-42, in the Fiba U16 Asian Championship on Tuesday at Al-Rayyan Indoor Hall in Doha, Qatar. After a shaky first half that…
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Asian Games landmark for esports fires Olympic dreams
This picture taken on September 11, 2023 shows eSports League of Legends South Korean (L) and Vietnamese (R) national teams preparing for a friendly match ahead of the upcoming Asian Games in Gwangmyeong. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP) / Esports’ debut as a medal event at the Asian Games starting this week will change…
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Gilas boys lose to China in Fiba U16 Asian Championship
Gilas Pilipinas team the Fiba Asia U16 tournament. –FIBA BASKETBALL MANILA, Philippines–The Gilas Pilipinas Boys’ comeback machine conked out when it mattered most as the Philippines bowed to China, 84-67, in the Fiba U16 Asian Championship in Doha, Qatar, on early Monday morning. After being dragged into a nip-and-tuck first half, the Filipino youngsters had…
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Eumir Marcial determined to get to Paris Olympics through Asian Games
Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial during the 2023 Asian Games send off ceremony. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines continues to be a country to look out for in the boxing events of the 2022 Asian Games. Leading the Filipino boxers’ charge in the continental meet is Eumir Marcial, who is eyeing more than just a media…
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Nesthy Petecio eyes Asian Games gold in what could be her ‘last shot’
Filipino boxing bet Nesthy Petecio during the 2022 Asian Games send off. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Nesthy Petecio has her eyes firmly on the gold in what she feels could be her “last shot” as she competes in the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Petecio, who won gold in the recently concluded 32nd Southeast Asian…
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EJ Obiena, Margielyn Didal PH’s flag bearers for Asian Games
Philippine sports executives during the Asian Games sendoff on Monday at PICC. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—EJ Obiena and Margielyn Didal will serve as the the flag bearers for the Philippines in the upcoming 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou, China which opens on September 23. Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino announced the during the…
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PH men’s volleyball team gets its ‘opportunity’ at Asian Games
The Philippine men’s volleyball team will be competing in the Asian Games after almost five decades. –ART/MARLO CUETO MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine men’s volleyball team may have not won a medal in the past two Southeast Asian Games but its program earned an opportunity to continue its development with its first Asian Games stint…
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Chris Newsome’s loyalty pays off as he gets Gilas’ Asian Games roster spot
Gilas Pilipinas’ Chris Newsome during training for the Asian Games. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—During the 2023 Fiba World Cup, Chris Newsome’s popularity grew a ton more due to his loyalty to Gilas Pilipinas. Newsome continued to show his support for the national team despite not being included in the final lineup. He even actively served…
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Calvin Abueva pressured, but ready to give it all for Gilas in Asian Games
Gilas Pilipinas’ Calvin Abueva during training. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Donning a Gilas Pilipinas jersey for the first time in four years doesn’t come without pressure for Calvin Abueva. During Gilas Pilipinas’ open practice at Philsports Arena on Thursday, Abueva revealed that he is feeling pressure about suiting up again for the national team, especially now…
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