Tag: Paris
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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PH rowers target Paris berths in Korea qualifier
Cris Nievarez, in action in this file photo, becomes the first Filipino rower to make the Games’ quarterfinals. —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO Cris Nievarez banners a lean Philippine rowing team that will set up camp in China starting this week as they gun for Olympic berths in Paris later this year through the Asian and Oceania…
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Paris Olympics medals to contain ‘piece of Eiffel Tower’
This photograph taken in Paris on February 8, 2024, shows the Olympic medals during the unveiling of the Olympic and Paralympic medals for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) The medals awarded at this year’s Paris Olympics and Paralympics will feature a hexagon-shaped piece of iron taken from the original…
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PH could be 20-strong in Paris Games
POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Philippine Olympic Committee president Bambol Tolentino gave a quick overview of the nation’s projected makeup for the 2024 Paris Olympics and seems thrilled with the possible outcome. “By the looks of it, we can have as many as 20 (qualifiers) in Paris, more than what we had in…
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Ramos proves mettle, puts Paris Olympics berth within grasp
Rosegie Ramos (right) with weightlifting president Monico Puentevella at the ongoing Asian Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Weightlifting star Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo saw the promise in Rosegie Ramos and took the latter under her wings. The Asian weightlifting junior champion didn’t disappoint, climbing the medal platform in the women’s 49-kilogram class at the continent’s…
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Bruno Guimaraes: Paris Saint-Germain confident of winning chase for Newcastle midfielder – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Paris Saint-Germain are confident of winning the chase for Newcastle United crowd favourite Bruno Guimaraes. Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is poised to make his long-awaited comeback to football. THE SUN Thomas Tuchel has dropped a huge hint on where he wants…
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PH faces flag ban in Paris Games with Wada warning
FILE PHOTO: Olympic rings to celebrate the IOC official announcement that Paris won the 2024 Olympic bid are seen in front of the Eiffel Tower at the Trocadero square in Paris, France, September 14, 2017. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann The Philippine flag is in danger of not flying in the Paris Olympics and other regional and continental…
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