Tag: China
Brownlee says Gilas up to task of taking down China in Asian Games semis
Gilas Pilipinas in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. –POOL PHOTO As the Philippines watched its sizeable lead get shredded by Iran’s young guns, Gilas Pilipinas turned to its poise, and—to nobody’s surprise—its indefatigable ace to avoid what would’ve been an unforgivable collapse in the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball tournament. The ever-reliable Justin…
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Asian Games: Tears as South Korea beats China for badminton gold
Gold medalists from South Korea celebrate during the medals ceremony for the women’s team badminton event at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on October 1, 2023. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP) South Korea’s badminton squad raced onto the court and some players were in tears after steamrolling hosts…
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China continues Asian Games dominance by surpassing 150 medals
China’s national flag is seen during the medal ceremony for the women’s 10m air rifle shooting event during the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on September 24, 2023. (Photo by Adek BERRY / AFP) HANGZHOU, China — China blew past the 150-medal mark Thursday on Day 5 of the Asian…
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Asian Games: PH Blu Girls bow to China, in must win vs Korea
FILE– PH Blu Girls. Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines The Philippine Blu Girls will have to win in order to secure a spot in the Super Round after being handed a 7-0 loss by host China after five innings on Wednesday in the women’s softball competitions of the Hangzhou Asian Games. Fielding woes and…
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Gilas Pilipinas in high-spirits, arrives in China for Asian Games
Gilas Pilipinas huddles after beating Changwon in a tuneup game at PhilSports Arena.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net HANGZHOU, China – Gilas Pilipinas finally arrived for the 19th Asian Games, bearing with it a positive mindset despite facing tremendous adversities prior to its departure. Coach Tim Cone and his 12-man crew checked in at the Hangzhou International Airport Sunday…
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Gilas Boys lose to Aussies, battle China for Fiba Asia U16 bronze
Gilas Pilipinas Boys in the Fiba U16 Asian Championship semifinal in Doha, Qatar.–FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Boys’ dream run in the Fiba U16 Asian Championship came to a screeching halt early Sunday (Manila time) at Al-Gharafa Indoor Hall in Doha, Qatar. Gilas, which booked a trip to next year’s U17 World Cup, bowed out…
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Biggest Asian Games ready for liftoff in China after COVID-19 delay
Spectators react during the torch relay of the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on September 20, 2023. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) The biggest Asian Games in history, boasting about 12,000 competitors — more than the Olympics — will open on Saturday in the Chinese city of Hangzhou after…
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Asian Games 2023: Filipino athletes to watch out for in China (Part 2)
Some of the names expected to deliver for the Philippines in the Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou. The Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 in 2023 is the next big field of play for Filipino athletes after the Olympics and outside of their respective world championships. From among the 396 athletes from 40 sports who will bring…
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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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Women’s tennis returns to China after Peng Shuai boycott
China’s Peng Shuai hits a return against Japan’s Nao Hibino during their women’s singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 21, 2020. (Photo by Greg WOOD / AFP) / IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE Professional women’s tennis tournaments return to China on…
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