Tag: Olympics
PH fencer Samantha Catantan qualifies for Paris Olympics
Samantha Kyle Catantan (right) qualifies for the Paris Olympics after her triumph in the Asian and Oceania Olympic Qualification Tournament. FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates—Samantha Kyle Catantan paved the road to the 2024 Paris Olympics by lording it over in the Asian and Oceania Olympic Qualification Tournament late Saturday evening. Hampered by a hurting knee, Catantan…
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Rafael Nadal set to partner Carlos Alcaraz in men’s doubles at Paris Olympics | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal is excited to partner fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in a dream doubles’ partnership at the Paris Olympics this summer. World No 3 Alcaraz said previously he would like to play at the Olympics alongside his 37-year-old idol, who expects to bring the curtain down on his glittering but injury-plagued career this year. At…
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A world champ in vault, Yulo goes after Paris Olympics glory
Carlos Yulo hopes to turn his Olympic fortunes around in Paris. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ (Second of a series) Aside from the floor exercise, Carlos Yulo will also seek glory in the vault. The Filipino star gymnast, however, isn’t singling this discipline out on a whim. After winning the floor exercise in the 2019 world championships…
Read MoreYulo snares Doha Worlds bars gold; PH qualifies two more for Paris Olympics
FILE–The Philippines’ Carlos Yulo competes in the Men’s Floor Final during the 52nd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, in Antwerp, northern Belgium, on October 7, 2023. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP) Carlos Yulo’s initial plans of scouting the Olympics opposition in the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series yielded two great results that signaled…
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PH rower Joanie Delgaco qualifies for Paris Olympics
Joanie Delgaco becomes the first Filipino female rower to make the Olympics.—CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines— As Joanie Delgaco cut through the calm waters on her final approach, the Filipino rowing ace got a timely confidence boost from her teammates in the national team. The deafening cheers from the rest of the Philippine squad was enough…
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LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant named on USA basketball team for Paris 2024 Olympics | Olympics News
Devin Booker, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard also feature on Team USA as they look to defend their Olympic crown. Last Updated: 17/04/24 2:07pm LeBron James will look to help Team USA defend their Olympic title LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant have been named as part of a star-studded USA basketball team for…
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Patty Mills, Josh Ingles lead NBA-heavy Australia Olympics team
Australia’s Patty Mills reacts after scoring during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group E match. He leads the country’s squad for the Paris Olympics later in the year. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP) Veteran NBA stars Patty Mills and Josh Ingles headlined an extended men’s Australian basketball squad named Thursday for the Paris Olympics…
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Vanessa Sarno nears Paris Olympics
FILE–The Philippines’ Vanessa Sarno reacts after winning the gold medal and setting a new games record in the women’s 71kg weightlifting event during the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Hanoi on May 21, 2022. (Photo by Ye Aung THU / AFP) MANILA, Philippines–Vanessa Sarno moved closer to booking a trip to the 2024…
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With Olympics bid over, it’s family time for Hidilyn Diaz
FILE–Hidilyn Diaz Naranjo has ended her bid for qualify for the Paris Olympics. Now she turns to focus on her family. –PSC-POC Media Pool MANILA, Philippines — After bombing out of the 2024 Paris Olympics contention, Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo will spend a “much-needed family time” with her husband and coach Julius Naranjo. A day after her…
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PH weighlifter Elreen Ando secures return to Olympics
FILE–Philippines’ Elreen Ando is returning to the Olympics after securing her ticket to the Paris Games. Elreen Ando surprised everybody with a performance to remember at the International Weightlifting Federation World Cup in Phuket, Thailand on Wednesday night to virtually clinch a return trip to the Olympics. The Asian Games bronze medalist in the women’s…
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