Tag: Bahrain
Bahrain wins 10th Asian Games gold with first place in marathon
Bahrain’s Eunice Chumba crosses the finish line to win the women’s marathon final athletics event during the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on October 5, 2023. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) HANGZHOU, China — The small island kingdom of Bahrain won its 10th gold medal Thursday at the Asian…
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Gilas rout of Bahrain allows late additions more chances to feel their way around
Ange Kouame and Gilas Pilipinas roll past Bahrain to begin their Asiad stint. —POOL PHOTO Whatever worries national coach Tim Cone had for Gilas Pilipinas in their opening game in the 19th Asian Games in China turned out to be baseless on Tuesday. The Philippines played with sustained brilliance and found very little resistance in…
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Gilas expects early test vs Bahrain in Asian Games
FILE – Gilas Pilipinas.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net HANGZHOU – The real test begins for Gilas Pilipinas on Tuesday when it makes its highly-anticipated debut in the 19th Asian Games. The all-pro unit takes on a Bahrain side which Cone describes as a “challenge” against a team that has faced major adversities in the last two weeks leading…
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Cone puts national team in Bahrain state of mind
The Philippines’ defense will hone in on shooter Mosti Rashed (right).—FIBA PHOTO Gilas Pilipinas practiced one last time on home soil Saturday afternoon turning in light work but channeling their focus on a particular opponent: Bahrain. “We watched a little bit of video on Bahrain today and they can pose some problems because they shoot…
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