Tag: Paris
Threat of PH flag ban in Paris lifted
The country’s flag will be raised by Team Philippines in Paris. —PHOTOS BY AFP, REUTERS After some weeks of anxious waiting, the Philippine flag can flutter mightily proud in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has lifted the threat of suspension of the country after the Philippine National Anti-Doping Organization (Phi-Nado) complied…
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Four weightlifters on track for Paris stints
Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo became the country’s greatest sporting heroine after her golden performance in Tokyo. —FILE PHOTO In three weeks time, weightlifting could achieve something for Team Philippines that no other sport has done so far: Book four tickets to the Paris Olympics. Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo leads the list of contenders for qualification…
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Laura Kenny: Britain’s most decorated female Olympian retires from cycling ahead of Paris 2024 Games | Cycling News
Laura Kenny, Britain’s most decorated female Olympian, has announced her retirement from cycling just four months before the Paris 2024 Games. Kenny won five Olympic golds and seven world titles in her incredible career and is married to former cyclist Jason Kenny, who is the most successful British Olympian. The 31-year-old gave birth to her…
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Nesthy clinches Paris berth
Nesthy Petecio is headed to the Paris Olympics boxing competition. –OLYMPICS PHOTO Nesthy Petecio again reached the Olympics after defying tall odds in the world qualifiers, and she knows that the uphill trek continues all the way to the 2024 Games in Paris. A glimpse at the Filipino Tokyo Olympics silver medalist’s list of opponents…
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Nesthy Petecio needs just one more win for Paris Olympics berth
FILE–Nesthy Petecio hasn’t relinquished her dream of another Olympic stint. —POOL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Nesthy Petecio has been madly harping non-stop on a projected return to the Olympics. The Filipina boxer’s wish is now realistically within grasp after moving over to the women’s 57kg semifinals of the World Qualification Tournament on Monday in Busto Arsizio, Italy.…
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Medvedev says ready to play as neutral athlete at Paris Olympics
Daniil Medvedev from Russia answers questions from the media, including about Paris Olympics, during a press conference during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. –Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports INDIAN WELLS, California– World number four Daniil Medvedev said he was excited about competing at the Paris Olympics and will follow the rules…
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Andy Murray wants to play at Paris 2024 Olympics before retirement from tennis | Tennis News
Andy Murray has hinted that he’s keen to continue playing tennis until the summer at least, with the two-time Olympic gold medallist eyeing another run at Paris 2024. The 36-year-old sparked speculation over his potential retirement on Monday when, after beating Denis Shapovalov in Dubai, he said: “I probably don’t have too long left, but…
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Paris 2024 or LA 2028, Tim Cone wants Olympic stint for Gilas
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone during a press conference on Monday.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The vision is crystal clear for Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone. Back as the national team coach this time permanently, Cone said he has one goal in mind for Gilas. “I’ve said this before. I think I’ve said this during the Asian…
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LeBron still committed to Paris Olympics, but health is big key
Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James walks to the podium for a news conference before the NBA basketball All-Star game, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James still wants to participate in the Paris Olympics this summer, sure sounds like extending his NBA career for at least a couple more…
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Brown, Hoffman still on target for Paris tickets
Lauren Hoffman (left) and Robyn Brown. (PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK) Hurdlers Robyn Lauren Brown and Lauren Hoffman might not need the universality rule to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Brown, the current Asian championship gold medalist in the women’s 400-meter hurdles, and Hoffman are well inside the world ranking cutoff for outright tickets to the…
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