Tag: Paalam
Carlos Yulo, Carlo Paalam guided by more than just usual strategy
Carlos Edriel Yulo, of the Philippines, celebrates after performing on the horizontal bar during the men’s artistic gymnastics all-around finals in Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) They are linked by more than just the country they represent, the goals they have in the…
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Carlo Paalam advances to boxing quarterfinals
Team Philippines’ Carlo Paalam celebrates after defeating Ireland’s Jude Gallagher in their men’s 57 kg preliminary boxing match at the Paris Olympics 2024, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/John Locher) SCHEDULE: Team Philippines at Paris Olympics 2024 Carlo Paalam came out smoking and did enough to hammer out a unanimous decision victory…
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As PH flag bearers, Paalam, Petecio will join very iconic company
Boxers Nesthy Petecioand Carlo Paalam will be the Team Philippines’ flag bearers for the Paris Olympics 2024. —PDI FILE PHOTOS When the Philippine delegation gets called to come out for the opening of the Paris Olympics 2024, Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam will continue what seems to be a recurring theme. Paalam and Petecio will…
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Carlo Paalam ‘feeling better’ ahead of Paris Olympics
FILE–The Philippines’ Carlo Paalam and Britain’s Galal Yafai fight during their men’s fly (48-52kg) boxing final bout during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo on August 7, 2021. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / POOL / AFP) MANILA, Philippines—Coming off an injury, Carlo Paalam is “feeling better” ahead of the Paris…
Read MoreCarlo Paalam says national anthem is best heard in moment of triumph
FILE–The Philippines’ Carlo Paalam reacts after winning against Uzbekistan’s Shakhobidin Zoirov during their men’s fly (48-52kg) quarter-final boxing match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo on August 3, 2021. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / POOL / AFP) A silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics is a thing of the…
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Carlo Paalam hurries to be 100% battle-ready for Paris Olympics
Carlo Paalam drops to his knees after being declared the unanimous decision winner over India’s Sachin Siwach for a second straight Olympics stint. —PHOTO COURTESY OF BOXING.ATHLETE365.COM Carlo Paalam will come fully equipped for the 2024 Paris Olympics, his quickness, footwork and veteran smarts all intact beyond question. There’s only one thing physical that concerns…
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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…
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Paalam looks to sustain strong start in Bangkok
Carlo Paalam.–CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Carlo Paalam’s Olympic route is marked with several stops at the ongoing World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. After making short work of Alexei Lagkazasvili of Greece in his opening bout in the men’s 57-kilogram division, Paalam’s next layover is the round of 32 on Tuesday where Turkmenistan’s Shukur Ovezov awaits.…
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Paalam opens optimistic PH bid with victory
FILE–The Philippines’ Carlo Paalam reacts after winning against Japan’s Ryomei Tanaka (red) after their men’s fly (48-52kg) semifinal boxing match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo on August 5, 2021. (Photo by UESLEI MARCELINO / POOL / AFP) Carlo Paalam hurdled his initial obstacle in the final World Qualification…
Read More Paris or bust as Carlo Paalam takes last Olympic shot
Carlo Paalam.–CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The slots may be limited, but the heavyweights are gone. And Carlo Paalam hopes that he can finally punch a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics when he joins three other Filipino boxers in the final World Qualification Tournament at Indoor Stadium Huamark in Bangkok starting on Friday. “This is my last…
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