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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…
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PH top gymnast and bright Olympic hope has deep bag of tricks for Paris bid
Carlos Yulo will attempt to pull off Olympic glory in the floor exercise. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ (First of a series) There are six apparatuses in men’s artistic gymnastics. And while Carlos Edriel Yulo is gearing up for all six as he prepares for a second Olympic appearance, there will be three he will pay close…
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PH hurdler Eric Cray, long jumper Janry Ubas boost Paris bid
Southeast Asian Games – Badminton – Morodok Techo Badminton Hall, Phnom Penh, Cambodia – May 11, 2023 Philippines’ Eric Shaun Cray in action during the Men’s 400m Hurdles Final REUTERS/Jeremy Lee MANILA, Philippines–Eric Cray and Janry Ubas bolstered their Paris Olympic bids over the weekend and they are bound to strengthen their cause in the…
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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A gold in Paris means a home in Olympic Village
Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and Cignal sealed a partnership on Thursday for the airing of action in the 2024 Paris Olympics later in the year, during which POC President Bambol Tolentino also pledged a house and lot for a gold medal by any Filipino in the summer spectacle.…
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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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Paris Olympics-bound Sarno braces for ‘tougher’ prep in medal bid
FILE–Southeast Asian Games – Weightlifting – Olympic Taekwondo Hall, Phnom Penh, Cambodia – May 15, 2023 Philippines’ Vanessa Palomar Sarno in action during the women’s – 71kg REUTERS/Cindy Liu MANILA, Philippines–Vanessa Sarno will begin shifting to a more demanding training program in her quest to topple the toughest bunch in the 2024 Paris Olympics. “We…
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Gen-San pug shoots for Paris berth
Criztian Pitt Laurente (photo above) takes time off money fights to chase Olympic glory. —PHOTO FROM CRIZTIAN LAURENTE/FACEBOOK Criztian Pitt Laurente will undergo a changeover in fighting style as he pursues a slot for Team Philippines in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The unbeaten 24-year-old pro from General Santos City is back with the national boxing…
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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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