Tag: Olympics
Hergie Bacyadan fights through doubt, earns Paris Olympics slot
Hergie Bacyadan (center) with coaches Ronald Chavez (left) and Gherson Nietes after booking a ticket to the Paris Olympics. BANGKOK—On the verge of calling it quits on several occasions, Hergie Bacyadan realized that failure is a vital component to success. Bacyadan overcame adversity throughout her journey and reached the 2024 Paris Olympics after beating Venezuela’s…
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Carlo Paalam qualifies for Paris Olympics after ‘difficult’ route
Carlo Paalam reacts after booking a ticket to the Paris Olympics.–Photo screengrabbed from the Olympic Games’ Twitter BANGKOK—Carlo Paalam might have gone through a circuitous route back to the Olympics, but felt extreme relief to arrive at his desired destination. Paalam punched his way to the 2024 Paris Olympics late Saturday evening after pulling off…
Read MoreBuoyed by belief, Hergie Bacyadan nears Paris Olympics slot
Hergie Bacyadan.–June Navarro/INQUIRER BANGKOK—Hergie Bacyadan hates to upset the people who believe in her ability to thrive in the ring. Bacyadan made them proud on Saturday by moving a step closer to securing a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics in a split-decision victory over Veronika Nakota of Hungary, 3-2, at the World Boxing Olympic…
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Now out of Paris Olympics, Ladon pursues initial career plan
FILE–Philippines’ Rogen Ladon. Rogen Ladon put climbing up in weight class on hold in an effort to make it to the Paris Olympics, enlisting in a lighter division that eventually took its toll on the Rio Games veteran. “Sorry, I tried my best but it wasn’t meant to be,’’ said Ladon in Filipino after seeing…
Read More Rogen Ladon’s bid for Paris Olympics ends with opening bout loss
FILE–Philippines’ Rogen Ladon. Rogen Ladon saw his quest for a trip to the 2024 Paris Olympics come to a bitter end at the ongoing World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. “Sorry, I tried my best but it wasn’t meant to be,’’ said Ladon in Filipino after falling to Spain’s Rafael Lozano, 4-1, in their…
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Paris Olympics: Phil Sesemann – the doctor turned marathon runner awaits ‘dream’ debut | Olympics News
Sky Sports spoke to Team GB marathon runner and former doctor Phil Sesemann, who has been on a remarkable journey to achieve his Olympic dream. By Sam Boggon Last Updated: 20/05/24 11:31am When Phil Sesemann outsprinted Sir Mo Farah at the London Marathon in 2023, the junior doctor who combined his love for running with…
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EJ Obiena gets Paris Olympics boost with LA Grand Prix gold
EJ Obiena of the Philippines clears the bar in the men’s pole vault during the 2024 USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix at UCLA’s Drake Stadium on May 18, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Katharine Lotze/Getty Images/AFP EJ Obiena, hands down the nation’s brightest hope for a medal in the Paris Olympics, opened his 2024 Olympic…
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Carlos Yulo, now king of Asia, eyes Paris Olympics throne
The Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo | PHOTO: PBen Stansall / AFP Carlos Edriel Yulo had long desired to reach the Asian summit of the men’s artistic gymnastics individual all-around competition. Now armed with a view from the top, perhaps it won’t be a stretch if the Filipino dynamo aspires to climb the Mt. Everest of…
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France braces for wave of scams during Olympics
French Gendarmes walk past a banner for the forthcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games outside The National Assembly – Assemblee nationale in Paris on May 5, 2024. AFP PARIS—French authorities are preparing to combat a wave of scams targeting millions of visitors during this summer’s Olympic Games and Paralympics. Processed food advertised as “homemade breakfast,” fake…
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Novak Djokovic hoping to hit peak form for French Open, Wimbledon, Olympics and US Open stretch this summer | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic says he is yet to find his highest level as he prepares for his opening match of the Italian Open on Friday, live on Sky Sports. The men’s world No 1 has played in only three tournaments so far in 2024, losing in the semi-finals of both the opening Grand Slam of the…
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