Tag: prep
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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Hidilyn lets it all out in last stretch of Olympics prep
Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz (Photo by Tang Chhin Sothy and TANG CHHIN SOTHY / AFP) Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo is bracing for the final stretch of her journey to reach Paris and see action in a fifth straight Olympic Games later this year. The Tokyo Olympics weightlifting gold medalist seems unshakable in the top 10 of the women’s…
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No holiday rest for EJ in Olympics prep
FILE PHOTO: Ej Obiena EJ Obiena will be having a different holiday season this year as he gears up for the Paris 2024 Olympics. “Off season is tougher compared to competition season since you need to train most of the time, especially if you’re preparing for a big tournament such as the Olympics,’’ said Obiena.…
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Ginebra crams on PBA prep with Laguna camp
Ginebra coach Tim Cone. –MARLO CUETO/Inquirer.net Barangay Ginebra will be have a lot of catching up to do in terms of its preparation for the season-opening Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup after coach Tim Cone and the Gin Kings’ core had a busy, victorious offseason representing Gilas Pilipinas. But Alfrancis Chua believes the Kings…
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EJ Obiena, using ‘20 steps,’ opens Olympics prep in Europe
Philippines’ EJ Obiena celebrates after winning the men’s pole vault final at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) Newly minted Asian pole vault champion EJ Obiena didn’t want to dive into the details on how exactly he will be preparing for the Summer Olympic Games next year,…
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With Abueva, Romeo, others likely out, Gilas calls up 4 players for Asiad prep
Kevin Alas —PHOTOS FROM FIBA With five more new faces to integrate into his system and a shrinking window to do just that, Tim Cone’s job to prime Gilas Pilipinas for the 19th Asian Games (Asiad) has become much, much tougher. His confidence, however, remains unchanged. “It doesn’t change our approach to how we do…
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Chot Reyes eyes more games, sets player-deadline for key stretch of Gilas prep – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas coaches Chot Reyes. —DENISON DALUPANG/INQUIRER Wary of losing the gains his Gilas Pilipinas crew made during his training camp across the Baltic states, national coach Chot Reyes has two things in mind—more tune-up games and a deadline for players to join camp—in the ramp up to the Fiba World Cup. “The most important…
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Filipinas arrive in New Zealand, gear up for final Fifa World Cup prep – rezal404
Filipinas get a warm welcome at Auckland International Airport in New Zealand ahead of their Fifa Women’s World Cup campaign. Photo from the Philippine Embassy in New Zealand MANILA, Philippines-The Philippine women’s football team arrived in New Zealand on Monday to begin final preparations for its historic campaign in the Fifa Women’s World Cup. A…
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Gilas goes to Europe for most vital element of World Cup prep – rezal404
With NBA contract hanging, Jordan Clarkson is still questionable for Gilas.— FIBA.COM National coach Chot Reyes tempered expectations as Gilas Pilipinas left for Europe Thursday night to continue preparing for the Fiba World Cup (International Basketball Federation) that the Philippines will be cohosting in August. “We have low expectations. We’re going to get our butts…
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