Tag: dream
China hails ‘Queen Wen’, the tennis star who fulfilled a dream
Chinaís Zheng Qinwen (centre R) gives autographs to fans after winning against Russiaís Kamilla Rakhimova at their womenís singles match during the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on September 28, 2024. (Photo by Jade GAO / AFP) Zheng Qinwen’s parents sold the family home to fund her tennis dreams and now she is an…
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US Open: Dan Evans’ dream run at Flushing Meadows ended by fatigue with Alex de Minaur taking advantage | Tennis News
Dan Evans’ epic run at this year’s US Open was ended by fatigue, sickness, and a hip injury with Alex de Minaur taking full advantage to race into the fourth round at Flushing Meadows. The Briton will leave New York with a piece of history, having won the longest-ever match at the tournament with his…
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Kungfu Reyes glad to see Jaja Santiago closer to Olympic dream
Chery Tiggo coach Kungfu Reyes.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Chery Tiggo coach KungFu Reyes was happy for Jaja Santiago, who now goes by Sachi Minowa, for obtaining her Japanese citizenship. Santiago announced her latest life achievement on Saturday moments before Chery Tiggo’s 25-18, 25-18, 25-19 win over ZUS Coffee at Mall of Asia Arena. “Ito…
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Duplantis fulfills childhood Olympic dream with world record
Sweden’s Armand Duplantis celebrates setting the new world record after the men’s pole vault final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 5, 2024. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) Armand “Mondo” Duplantis says the defense of his Olympic pole vault…
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With Paris Olympics stint, Aleah Finnegan gets dream come true
Aleah Finnegan, of Philippines, competes on the uneven bars during a women’s artistic gymnastics qualification round at Bercy Arena at the Paris Olympics 2024, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) MANILA, Philippines — Despite the early exit, Team Philippines’ gymnast Aleah Finnegan still fulfilled a long-time dream of competing in the…
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Wimbledon 2024: Lulu Sun’s dream run ended by experienced Donna Vekic | Tennis News
Qualifier Lulu Sun saw her Wimbledon dreams dimmed by the experienced Croatian Donna Vekic as she lost 5-7 6-4 6-1 in the quarter-finals. Victory meant Vekic reached her maiden Grand Slam semi-final and became only the second woman from her nation to do so at the All England Club as she matched Mirjana Lucic’s 1999…
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Nathalie Ramacula chases childhood dream with PVL Draft chance
PVL Draft aspirant Nathalie Ramacula. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After her aborted UAAP stint, the Filipino-Canadian libero Nathalie Ramacula seeks to fulfill her childhood dream as one of the 47 aspirants hoping to be selected in the inaugural PVL Rookie Draft on July 8 at Novotel. Ramacula flew all the way from Canada back…
Read MoreUnheralded player from Marinduque chases PVL dream
Jamie Solina during the PVL Rookie Draft combine.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Unheralded setter Jamie Solina may not be coming from an NCAA or UAAP or any top school from Manila but it didn’t stop her from chasing her PVL dream all the way from Marinduque. The 23-year-old playmaker from Marinduque State University came from…
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Aaron Black fulfills championship dream in unexpected way
Meralco Bolts guard Aaron Black celebrates with his teammates after winning the PBA Philippine Cup title.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Meralco guard Aaron Black has fulfilled the dream of a lifetime although it didn’t go as he had dreamed it. Black achieved his championship dreams on Sunday at Araneta Coliseum after the Bolts closed out San Miguel…
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With dream within reach, Bong Quinto draws from experience
Meralco Bolts guard Bong Quinto in Game 5 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Meralco guard Bong Quinto likened his current situation in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals to his experience at the collegiate level. On Friday at Araneta Coliseum, the Bolts moved one win away from taking their first PBA championship…
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