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The Importance of Properly Fitted Boxing Gloves for Athletes
Boxing is a physically demanding sport that requires proper equipment to minimize the risk of injury. One of the most important pieces of equipment for boxers is the boxing gloves. Not only do they protect the boxer’s hands, they also serve to protect their opponents from injury. It is crucial for athletes to have properly…
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PSA fetes young athletes with ‘Dean of PH sportswriting’ trophy
MANILA, Philippines–Twelve young athletes who showed loads of potential in 2023 will be honored with the Tony Siddayao Awards during the San Miguel Corp.-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night on Jan. 29. Weightlifter Angeline Colonia leads the youth brigade to be bestowed with the award by the country’s oldest media organization led by its president,…
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Seven are in, but Team PH eyeing to send more athletes to Paris Games
Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO Barely six months from the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Team Philippines is already assured of sending at least seven athletes from four sports with a number of them having the potential to win gold or at least climb the podium. Pole vaulter EJ Obiena, ranked second in the world,…
Read More Training to Win: The Importance of Quality Boxing Shoes for Athletes
For any serious athlete, having the right gear can make all the difference in performance. In the sport of boxing, having quality boxing shoes is essential for athletes who want to train to win. Boxing shoes are specifically designed to provide the proper support, traction, and comfort for fighters during training and in the ring.…
Read More The Controversy of CTE in Boxing: Is the Sport Doing Enough to Protect its Athletes?
The Controversy of CTE in Boxing: Is the Sport Doing Enough to Protect its Athletes? Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, is a degenerative brain disease that has been found in athletes, specifically those who have participated in high-contact sports such as football and boxing. As the awareness of CTE has increased in recent years, the…
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Philippine Sports in 2023 recap: Busy year for national athletes
A yearend review of the busy Philippine Sports in 2023. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — It was indeed a busy 2023 for Philippine sports and it will go down as one of the most memorable years in the history books. Three years after the pandemic, the Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games were held in…
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EJ Obiena inspires young athletes at Siklab Youth Sports Awards
Young Heroes Awardees during the 3rd Siklab Youth Sports Awards. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–For most, if not all, of the awardees, the 3rd Siklab Youth Sports Awards held at the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City on Monday evening was a night to remember. Projected as bright prospects in their respective sport, majority of…
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Transgender athletes banned from playing international women’s cricket by ICC | Cricket News
Transgender players who have been through male puberty will not be able to play international women’s cricket under new gender eligibility regulations announced by the International Cricket Council. In September, Canada’s Danielle McGahey became the first transgender cricketer to take part in an official international match when she featured in a Women’s T20 fixture against…
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Paris 2024: Russian and Belarus athletes accepted ‘if neutral’, says British Olympic Association chief | Olympics News
Geraint Hughes Sky Sports News British Olympic Association chief executive Andy Anson says they and Team GB are “supportive of having independent athletes” at Paris 2024 Olympics; “We don’t want to have athletes punished all the time for the conflicts going on around the world” Last Updated: 08/11/23 12:19am Please use Chrome browser for a…
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A Knockout Performance: Examining the Secrets of Boxing’s Greatest Athletes
Boxing has always been known for its raw power and intensity. It is a sport that demands not only physical strength but also mental toughness and strategic acumen. Throughout history, we have witnessed the rise of some truly exceptional boxers who have left an indelible mark on the sport. These legendary athletes have achieved greatness…
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