Tag: China
Gilas Pilipinas wraps up China stint by beating Iran anew – rezal404
FILE – Gilas Pilipinas during a game against Senegal in China. Photo from K Channy’s Instagram MANiLA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas smoothened the gaps in its game when it mattered most to pull off a 63-48 victory over Iran in the Heyuan WUS International Basketball Tournament in Heyuan, China, on Monday night. Kiefer Ravena helped Gilas go…
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Gilas Pilipinas gets back at Senegal in China pocket tournament – rezal404
FILE–Gilas Pilipinas prospect AJ Edu. –FIBA BASKETBALL AJ Edu and Kiefer Ravena came through in the clutch for the Philippines as Gilas Pilipinas got back at Senegal, 75-63, in the Heyuan WUS International Basketball Tournament in China on Sunday night. Edu and Ravena hit back-to-back triples in the final 1:30 of the contest at Heyuan…
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Gilas Pilipinas falls to Senegal in China pocket tournament – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas in China. –SBP PHOTO With its offense conking out in the final frame, Gilas Pilipinas fell to Senegal, 72-64, on Friday night to absorb its first loss in the 2023 Heyuan WUS International Basketball Tournament. The Philippines bucked yet another slow start and got things going in the second period, dragging the West…
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Kai Sotto opts out of China tournament; Jordan Clarkson joins Gilas there – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas center Kai Sotto during a game against Saudi Arabia in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers at Mall of Asia Arena. Photo by Fiba Kai Sotto has decided to rest his back rather than join Gilas Pilipinas in China to play in a pocket tournament, an integral part of the Filipinos’ preparations with…
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Jordan Clarkson to join Gilas in China test – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas guard Jordan Clarkson goes for a layup past Lebanon’s Wael Arakji in the Fiba World Cup Asian qualifiers. Photo by Fiba Jordan Clarkson will fly directly to China from the United States as he joins Gilas Pilipinas in the final stretch of its preparations for the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup set…
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Felipe Roque powers Brazil sweep of China – rezal404
Brazil’s Felipe Roque. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Brazil, the No.4-ranked team in the world, showed up in expected form against China in the Volleyball Nations League, 25-19, 25-17, 25-17, at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on Saturday. Despite feeling “anxious” to start the game, the Brazilians turned to Felipe Roque who delivered with a game-high…
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Japan stays unbeaten after come-from-behind win over China – rezal404
Japan team in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Manila leg. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.bet MANILA, Philippines—Japan kept its Volleyball Nations League (VNL) record unblemished after completing a comeback effort over China, 24-26, 25-23, 21-25, 25-23, 15-12, at Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday . The Japanese’s unbeaten card was put in jeopardy when China pulled an upset…
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Dagun Pilipinas hauls medals in China dragon boat tilt – rezal404
Photo from Dagun Pilipinas’ Facebook MANILA, Philippines—The Dagun Pilipinas Dragon Boat Team took home a plethora of medals after a stellar showing in the 2023 “Taihang Quancheng Cup” Xingtai International Dragon Boat Invitational in China recently. The Nationals reaped three golds and three silvers in the 100-meter open 10-seater, 200-meter open 10-seater and 2000-meter open…
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China snooker hands lifetime bans to two players for match fixing – rezal404
FILE – Chinese snooker player Liang Wenbo. –Action Images / Peter Cziborra/Livepic China’s national snooker body on Wednesday issued lifetime bans to two players embroiled in a match-fixing scandal that has sent shockwaves through the sport. Global snooker is reeling after revelations of widespread cheating and other misconduct, much of it involving top Chinese players.…
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PH to play friends vs Netherlands, China in VNL as part of Asian championship buildup – rezal404
INQUIRE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines-The Philippines will play friendly matches against Netherlands and China at the sidelines of the Volleyball Nations League, organizers said during a press briefing Monday at Diamond Hotel. The matches will be part of the preparation of the national men’s team for the Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship scheduled in August in Iran.…
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