Thai coach praises progress of PH volleyball

Thai assistant coach Wilavan Apinyapong during the post-game press conference after helping steer Est Cola to a victory over Farm Fresh in the PVL Invitationals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Est Cola assistant coach Wilavan Apinyapong, who played her last Southeast Asian Games in Manila five years ago, relished the opportunity in her return to the…

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Taiwan leader praises Olympic boxing champion in gender row

Taiwanís gold medalist Lin Yu-ting in the boxing women 57kg at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, waves during a parade in Taipei on August 16, 2024. (Photo by WALID BERRAZEG / AFP) Taiwan’s president praised Olympic boxing gold medalist Lin Yu-ting on Friday for showing “grace” despite attacks on her gender, as he hosted a…

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Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka praises Sanath Jayasuriya after ODI series win over India ahead of England Test series | Cricket News

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka praised interim head coach Sanath Jayasuriya after his side completed a historic ODI series victory over India in Colombo two weeks before their Test series against England begins. Jayasuriya took charge of the men’s national team after ex-England head coach Chris Silverwood stepped down following their T20 World Cup group-stage…

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Romualdez praises Gilas Pilipinas after Fiba OQT campaign

Gilas Pilipinas ends its Fiba OQT run and dreams of making it to the Paris Olympics with a loss to Brazil in the semifinals. –FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed admiration for Gilas Pilipinas for demonstrating “unparalleled determination, skill and heart” despite losing to Brazil in the semifinals of the Fiba…

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Vietnam star T4 all praises for Alas Pilipinas, Jia De Guzman

Vietnam star Thi Thanh Thuy Tran, popularly known as T4, in a game against Alas Pilipinas in the FIVB Challenger Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines — Trần Thị Thanh Thúy had nothing but praises for Alas Pilipinas, especially setter Jia De Guzman, after their showdown in the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Challenger Cup. Thuy, dubbed as…

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Trillo praises San Miguel, says Meralco has ‘enough’ to win

Meralco Bolts coach Luigi Trillo, middle, during PBA Finals press conference.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Meralco coach Luigi Trillo showed nothing but respect to San Miguel Beer ahead of their PBA Philippine Cup Finals showdown, which tips off Wednesday. In the press conference presented by Bingo Plus at Crowne Plaza in Ortigas on Monday, Trillo tipped his…

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Brooke Van Sickle praises former classmate Sabrina Ionescu

Petro Gazz Angels’ Brooke Van Sickle n the PVL All-Filipino Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Brooke Van Sickle used to be WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu’s classmate during her time at University of Oregon. Van Sickle, who is rocking Ionescu’s signature shoes Sabrina 1, shared that the New York Liberty guard was an acquaintance and she…

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Sisi Rondina all praises for Brooke Van Sickle after first duel

Choco Mucho’s Sisi Rondina against the Petro Gazz defense led by Brooke Van Sickle in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. MANILA, Philippines — Choco Mucho star Sisi Rondina had nothing but good things to say about Petro Gazz newcomer Brooke Van Sickle after their first of many PVL duels last Tuesday. Rondina got the better of…

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Dawn Catindig praises Jovelyn Gonzaga’s leadership

Cignal HD Spikers’ Dawn Macandili-Catindig and Jovelyn Gonzaga in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — New Cignal libero Dawn Macandili-Catindig credited her winning debut to Jovelyn Gonzaga’s leadership and steady floor defense in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference. Catindig had a stellar debut as an HD Spikers with 22 excellent digs and…

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Rasmus Hojlund: Erik ten Hag praises Man Utd striker’s ‘big personality’ after winner against Aston Villa | Football News

Erik ten Hag praised Rasmus Hojlund as his side came from two goals down to beat Aston Villa in Manchester United’s first match since Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchased a 25 per cent stake in the club. Hojlund won the game late on with his first Premier League goal after Alejandro Garnacho had scored twice to…

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