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Carlos Yulo keeps floor exercise title in Asian championships – rezal404

FILE – The Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo competes during the Men’s Vault final at the World Gymnastics Championships in Liverpool, northern England on November 6, 2022. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) MANILA, Philippines—Carlos Edriel Yulo didn’t let the judges doubt his ability to retain the floor exercise title at the ongoing Asian Artistic Gymnastics…

Wrestler Jason Balabal eyes Europe, US training ahead of Asian Games – rezal404

Jason Balabal celebrates during the medal ceremony. REUTERS/Cindy Liu Wrestler Jason Balabal knows his options in terms of preparing for the coming 19th Asian Games (Asiad). “We have two choices. It’s either we train here and compete among ourselves or we look for sparring partners outside of the country,” said Balabal in Filipino exactly a…

COVID-delayed Asian Games defy ‘difficulties’ to enter home straight – rezal404

This aerial photo taken on June 14, 2023 shows the Yellow Dragon Sports Center Stadium, a venue of the 19th Asian Games, in Hangzhou in China’s eastern Zhejiang province. (Photo by AFP) Chinese organizers said Wednesday there had been “a lot of difficulties” but Asian Games venues were ready for the pandemic-delayed competition with 100…

Karl Eldrew Yulo shows bright future with silver medal in Asian championships – rezal404

Karl Eldrew Yulo in training. Photo from Japanese coach Munehiro Kugimiya’s Facebook MANILA, Philippines—Karl Eldrew Yulo has projected himself to someday become a better version of his elder brother, two-time world champion Carlos Edriel Yulo. The younger Yulo began to pave the road to that dream on Monday, claiming his first podium performance in a…

Tolentino eyes better Asian Games production – rezal404

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) chairman Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. -CONTRIBUTED PHOTO TAGAYTAY CITY—Gymnastics star Carlos Yulo won’t be able to shoot for the gold in the 19th Asian Games (Asiad), but athletes from other sports can gladly step up to the plate. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is confident of that. “Our target…

Sporting Khalsa to host Punjab United in pre-season game ahead of South Asian Heritage Month

Sporting Khalsa will host Punjab United in a celebratory pre-season friendly, days before the start of South Asian Heritage Month. The two teams will meet at Sporting Khalsa’s home ground in Willenhall ahead of South Asian Heritage Month, which has grown considerably in recent years and runs between July 18 and August 17. The sides…

Let champ play in Asian Games – rezal404

POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino (right) knows Carlos Yulo can bag several gold medals in the Asian Games if he sees action there. —TEAM PHILIPPINES PHOTO Gymnastics fireball Carlos Yulo has already opted to skip the 19th Asian Games (Asiad) to participate in an essential global-level tournament that could set the groundwork for his 2024…

PH dominates Indonesia to open Women’s Asian Baseball Cup – rezal404

PHOTO CREDIT: Egay delos Reyes The Philippines clobbered Indonesia, 11-1, in five innings on Friday to begin its quest for a World Cup berth in the Women’s Asian Baseball Cup at Sai Tso Wan Recreation Ground in Hong Kong. It was a breeze for the Filipina batters as they scored three runs in the first…

Alex Eala to play in Hangzhou Asian Games – rezal404

FILE – Alexandra Eala of the Philippines. Sarah Bull/Getty Images/AFP Filipino tennis prodigy Alex Eala has been inserted into the long list of athletes that the Philippine Olympic Committee initially drafted for the 19th Asian Games. “I’ve already put the name of Alex. She will play for the individual (gold),” said POC president Abraham “Bambol”…

Easah Suliman: Ex-England youth captain set for Pakistan debut against India at South Asian Football Federation Championships

Former England U20 captain Easah Suliman is set to make his international debut for Pakistan against India at next month’s South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championships. The Vitoria defender looks set to been handed his first international call-up by head coach Shahzad Anwar for the upcoming eight-team tournament after receiving international clearance from FIFA to…